G7 condemns repression in Venezuela, calls for 'restoration of democracy'

The foreign ministers of the seven countries that make up the G7 demanded an end to the "repression" exercised by the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro against opponents and citizens in Venezuela. The intergovernmental forum also called for the "restoration of democracy" in the country and respect for electoral results.

At a meeting held in Charlevoix (Quebec, Canada), the diplomatic leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States coincided in their vision of the situation in Venezuela, which is experiencing a critical situation.

"[The G7] reiterated their call for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela in line with the aspirations of the Venezuelan people who peacefully voted on July 28, 2024, for change, the cessation of repression and arbitrary or unjust detentions of peaceful protestors including youth by Nicolas Maduro’s regime, as well as the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners," the group said.

Machado thanked the G7 for its position

The opposition in Venezuela was quick to react to the G7 statement. María Corina Machado thanked the group for condemning the repression to which Maduro is subjecting her fellow citizens.

"We thank the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada for the clear position on the cruelty of the Maduro regime against more than 1,000 political prisoners in Venezuela, as well as the recognition of the sovereign exercise of last July 28," wrote Machado on social media. "Venezuelans mostly aspire to a democratic transition and the role of the international community, firm and determined, is crucial to solidify this."