The re-election of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a "farce", said US Vice President Mike Pence, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing "rapid economic and diplomatic measures" that would help restore democracy. Latin American country.
"Venezuela's election is a farce, neither free nor fair, the illegal result is a blow to Venezuela's proud democratic tradition," Pence said, adding that the United States would not remain inactive as "Venezuela continues to collapse and misery continues." to hurt brave people ”.
"The Maduro regime must return the entry of humanitarian aid to Venezuela and allow its citizens to be heard."
Pompeo, in a statement, "condemned the wrong" presidential election on Sunday, which he described as "an attack on the constitutional order" and "an insult to the democratic tradition of Venezuela."
"Unless the Maduro regime puts Venezuela back on the path to democracy through free, fair and transparent elections, the government will face isolation from the international community."