Government unsatisfied with electoral results (Venezuela)

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I don't usually post from El Universal, but there are some interesting quotes here on murky topics.

Showing figures related to the congressional election, the diplomat listed the causes for abstention, including low motivation, opposition calls for abstention, withdrawal of major opposition parties, and heavy rains hitting the country on the election day.

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He reiterated the government is willing to talk with the opposition. He even invited Chávez' foes to dialogue, but stressed: "They have to start by acknowledging that in democracy decisions are made by the majority, not the minority."

He also conceded that opposition is needed. "Even in the most fierce dictatorships people exercise their legal right to dissent."

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"Certainly, maneuvers are going to be made in an attempt to take this issue to the Organization of American States. But the National Assembly is as legitimate as any other in the world. Just like many parliaments elected amid very high abstention rates have been lawful."

El Universal

[David__77]

1. I would not dialogue with them.

They are anti-Constitutional forces who praised the fascist, treasonous coup. Not nearly enough were punished for that murderous act. Only parties that accept the Bolivarian constitutional order should be invited to dialogue--others are subversive organizations.