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LIVE NOW—UNGA 75: Reaffirming the world’s commitment to Venezuela w/ @jguaido #LACatUNGA pscp.tv/w/cjtn9jFZTEVK…

“Venezuela's democratic leaders continue to work against political persecution to restore democracy in Venezuela.” @AtlanticCouncil President and CEO @FredKempe opens today's conversation with @jguaido, @JulioBorges, and policymakers from the US, Europe, and beyond. #LACatUNGA

“This is a critical moment for Venezuela. We are experiencing a serious emergency because of the pandemic, aggravated by persecution and crimes against humanity committed by the #Maduro regime,” said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. #LACatUNGA

Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido opens today's #UNGA75 conversation with a plea for justice: "We must ensure that those who have committed crimes against humanity be prosecuted." #LACatUNGA

“It is very important for justice to be done and to raise awareness about these crimes,” said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. "This is the first time in the history of #LatAm that an acting dictator has been accused of crimes against humanity." #LACatUNGA

“We have presented a framework for a transition that would provide for a political resolution of the crisis in Venezuela,” said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. "What's important is that our framework is non-violent and respects Venezuela's constitution." #LACatUNGA

"We cannot wait for a transition for the 7 million Venezuelans who are in urgent need of aid to be helped especially those who are in destination countries." - Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. #LACatUNGA

"We cannot leave anyone behind. This has become a complex humanitarian situation with a healthcare emergency due to #COVID19, and the healthcare system has broken down completely," said Venezuelan Interim President @jguaido. #LACatUNGA

Venezuela's Special Envoy @JulioBorges recalls the persecution faced by his colleagues, including those who were tortured and murdered. "It's not just them, it's thousands of Venezuelans who experience this persecution. This dictatorship has affected all of us." #LACatUNGA

“The very worst thing that could happen in Venezuela is that nothing happens, and we become accustomed to more of the same persecution, prosecution, and torture of Venezuelans,” said Venezuela's Special Envoy for Foreign Affairs @JulioBorges. #LACatUNGA

"I am asking for hard international pressure for free and fair presidential elections along with legitimate elections of the @AsambleaVE" to allow for a transition and accountability for the #Maduro regime, said Venezuela Special Envoy for Foreign Affairs @JulioBorges. #LACatUNGA

“A political solution is a tactic for the ultimate goal of allowing the people of Venezuela to live freely, democratically, and prosperously,” said Carrie Filipetti, Deputy Assistant Secretary for @StateDept's Bureau of #WestHem Affairs. #LACatUNGA

"The @UN report tells us something we have known all along: the #Maduro regime is responsible for crimes against humanity." - Carrie Filipetti, Deputy Assistant Secretary for @StateDept's Bureau of #WestHem Affairs. #LACatUNGA

"Someone who is responsible for crimes against humanity, who is oppressing his people, who is murdering thousands, who is persecuting his opponents cannot remain in power," said Carrie Filipetti, Deputy Assistant Secretary for @StateDept's Bureau of #WestHem Affairs. #LACatUNGA

"These are not people who are going to hold free and fair elections," said Carrie Filipetti, Deputy Assistant Secretary for @StateDept's Bureau of #WestHem Affairs. "We need to continue to pursue the avenues to legitimate elections to address this crisis." #LACatUNGA

“One of the challenges we face is that we know the regime would like to divide the international community and would also like to divide the opposition, as it has in the past,” said @JamesDauris, Head of #LatAm Department and Deputy Director Americas for @FCDOGovUK. #LACatUNGA

“The #Maduro regime is not only a threat to Venezuelan citizens - it poses a great threat to stability, security, and peace in the region,” said #Colombia's Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs Adriana Mejía Hernández. #LACatUNGA

“We as a country with a 2200km border are very worried about these relationships between international organized crime, illegal groups in Colombia, and the #Maduro regime,” said #Colombia's Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs, Adriana Mejía Hernández. #LACatUNGA

“These associations that the #Maduro regime has with very, very dangerous actors in Colombia are a security threat to all of us,” said #Colombia's Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs, Adriana Mejía Hernández. #LACatUNGA

"The United States is leading the world in terms of humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans inside and outside Venezuela,” said @USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa, adding that newly announced aid will focus on those who have fled Venezuela. #LACatUNGA

“What credibility does a regime that commits all these crimes against humanity have in calling for elections?” said @USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa. "The international community needs to salute the people standing up to this persecution to fight for democracy." #LACatUNGA

“We're grateful for the international partners who, time and time again, come together in the face of crises to alleviate suffering,” said @USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa. "The root cause of this suffering is not an act of nature - it's the #Maduro regime." #LACatUNGA