Caja Callas advocates for civil society support in Venezuela

Brussels (Belgium), 12 November (EFE). – Former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, nominated as the next High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security, this Tuesday defended maintaining support for civil society and work in Venezuela. With regional partners to confront the Latin American country’s political crisis. “Clearly, the democratic space in Venezuela is being reduced and there is no evidence of the results of the election” on July 28 in which President Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner without presenting the relevant minutes, Callas indicated during a hearing. To support his appointment as the next head of Community Diplomacy in the European Parliament. Images: EBS. Statement in English by Kaja Kallas, former Prime Minister of Estonia. Translation: It is true that democratic space is shrinking in Venezuela and there is still no concrete evidence of the election outcome, how do we move forward? We can support civil society and work with our partners in the region, Brazil, Argentina and other actors. As far as Russian and Iranian influence is concerned, it is true, we also see it in Latin America, but I think the association with us is more logical. Yes, we have to cooperate with Latin America.