A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, (2) rejects the regime’s efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, (3) demands the regime permit reputable election observers to observe the election, and (4) urges the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions because certain negotiated conditions have not been met.

Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that commends Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate. The resolution recognizes Machado's dedication to promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela, as well as her efforts to challenge the authoritarian regime of President Nicolas Maduro.

The resolution highlights Machado's leadership in the opposition movement in Venezuela and her commitment to advocating for free and fair elections in the country. It also condemns the Maduro regime for its crackdown on political dissent and its violations of human rights.

The resolution calls on the US government to support Machado and other opposition leaders in Venezuela in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the international community to stand with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a bipartisan effort to show solidarity with Maria Corina Machado and the Venezuelan opposition in their fight against the Maduro regime. It emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela and calls for continued international pressure on the Maduro government to respect the will of the Venezuelan people.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 486
Introduced on
2023-12-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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12/5/2023
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, (2) rejects the regime’s efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, (3) demands the regime permit reputable election observers to observe the election, and (4) urges the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions because certain negotiated conditions have not been met.

Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that commends Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate. The resolution recognizes Machado's dedication to promoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela, as well as her efforts to challenge the authoritarian regime of President Nicolas Maduro.

The resolution highlights Machado's leadership in the opposition movement in Venezuela and her commitment to advocating for free and fair elections in the country. It also condemns the Maduro regime for its crackdown on political dissent and its violations of human rights.

The resolution calls on the US government to support Machado and other opposition leaders in Venezuela in their efforts to restore democracy and the rule of law in the country. It also urges the international community to stand with the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 486 is a bipartisan effort to show solidarity with Maria Corina Machado and the Venezuelan opposition in their fight against the Maduro regime. It emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela and calls for continued international pressure on the Maduro government to respect the will of the Venezuelan people.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
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Latest Summary1/6/2025

This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presi...

Latest Action12/5/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5762)