Daniel Ortega at the 11th Extraordinary ALBA Summit: Nicolás Maduro is the president of Venezuela, and the election results must be respected

Caracas, August 26, 2024 – The President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, asserted on Monday that Nicolás Maduro is the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and called for respect for the results of the July 28 elections.

During his speech at the 11th Extraordinary Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), held via videoconference, Ortega stated that fascism is trying to reemerge in Latin America, and the people of the region must shield themselves against the attacks currently being directed at Venezuela.

He also condemned the stance of Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, for casting doubt on Maduro’s reelection.

Additionally, he emphasized that the Alliance represents the unity of countries striving to build a great homeland in Latin America. “ALBA does not allow itself to be swayed by the imposition of the interests of other nations,” he added.

This Monday, the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) began via videoconference, with the aim of taking a stand against interference and attacks on Venezuela.