ALBA Alliance Supports Maduro's Re-election, Decries External Meddling in Venezuela's Politics

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Mexico City, Mexico - In the midst of international scrutiny, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) has banded together to endorse the reelection of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This decisive move was made as the world questions the legitimacy of the July 28 presidential election.

"We extend our heartiest congratulations to President Nicolás Maduro Moros and the resilient people of Venezuela who have Triumphed over the relentless coup attempt. Our unwavering support remains for the reelected government," read the joint statement.

The alliance held an extraordinary meeting of its members' leadership in Caracas on Monday. The coalition expressed solidarity with Venezuela against the so-called "tentacles of fascism," as foreign nations, including the U.S., support the opposition's attempts to discredit the election results.

In his address to the assembly, Maduro stated, "Let it be clear today, there is a resurgence of fascism - and it exists right here in Europe, South America, and the United States."

The ten-member bloc applauded the decision by Venezuela's Supreme Court to ratify Maduro's victory, securing a third term. According to the electoral authority, Maduro won with 52 percent of the vote, 43 percent going to the opposition's hardline candidate, Edmundo González.

During the virtual meeting, several heads of state expressed their unwavering support for Venezuela, including Cuba's Miguel Díaz-Canel, Bolivia's Luis Arce, Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, and others.

Díaz-Canel spoke forcefully against the imperialist harassment, foreign interference, and media manipulation aimed at destabilizing Venezuela. The Primera de Cuba leader said, "We condemn, once and for all, the continuation of imperialist harassment, foreign interference, media manipulation, and calls to coup Venezuela's legitimate Bolivarian and Chavista Government."

Criticism focused heavily on the U.S.'s role in the region. Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, stressed the need to exorcise the influence of the U.S. in Latin America and the Caribbean, stating, "The United States must cease meddling in our affairs and stop dictating foreign policy."

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, initially recognized González as the winner of the election, but later retracted this stance. However, statements from U.S. officials continuing to support the opposition's claim of victory and calling for a transition have created skepticism.

The U.S. has joined Colombia and Brazil in dialogue efforts to address the election results. Mexico had previously been involved in these talks but later withdrew. The joint statement from Brazil and Colombia emphasized their call for the publication of detailed election results, while also calling for an end to sanctions against Venezuela.

China, too, has offered support to Venezuelan institutions, sovereignty, and the July 28 election results. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Every nation should respect the decision made by the Venezuelan people and their right to choose their own development path."

Venezuela's election has been supported by countries outside of ALBA-TCP, including Russia and Honduras. The joint ALBA-TCP statement concluded with a call for a "zone of peace" and an end to foreign intervention, reiterating that each nation has the right to choose its own system without interference.

Since its founding in 2004 by Fidel Castro of Cuba and Hugo Chávez of Venezuela, ALBA-TCP has served as a counterweight to the U.S.'s neoliberal agenda and has transformed into a progressive regional bloc. The alliance's most recent ordinary summit took place in April, where it approved its agenda and declared an end to the genocide in Palestine.

Edited by Ricardo Vaz in Caracas.

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Key Developments

April 2025 Summit: The XXIII ALBA-TCP Summit in Venezuela emphasized unity among Latin American countries and anti-colonialism, with the focus on collective economic strategies and regional trades.[Additional Sources: The Venezuelan Report, Sputnik News[2], Latin America & Caribbean Report[1]]
Grenada Tariff Waiver: In May 2025, Maduro announced a tariff waiver on imports from Grenada, emphasizing solidarity within the ALBA-TCP bloc.[Additional Sources: The Venezuela Tribune[2], The Latin American & Caribbean Report[1]]
Pope Francis Condolences: ALBA-TCP members and Maduro issued a joint statement following the death of Pope Francis, highlighting shared commitments to social justice and human dignity.[Additional Sources: Sputnik News[2], The Venezuelan Report[3]]

Background of Support

Diplomatic Solidarity: ALBA-TCP members have historically supported Maduro during contested elections and periods of Western sanctions and pressure.[Additional Sources: Sputnik News[2]]
Economic Initiatives: Venezuela's National Postgraduate Scholarship Project aligns with ALBA-TCP's focus on academic cooperation, which was endorsed by Maduro.[Additional Sources: La Tercera[1]]
Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: At the 9th CELAC Summit, Maduro condemned colonialism, echoing ALBA-TCP's emphasis on regional self-determination.[Additional Sources: Sputnik News[2], The Latin America & Caribbean Report[1]]

Current Priorities

Collective Economic Policies: ALBA-TCP continues to prioritize economic unity and placing pressure on the Western influence in Latin America.[Additional Sources: La Tercera[1]]

The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, congratulated by the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), attributed the resurgence of fascism to foreign nations, including the United States, expressing his concern about the imperialist harassment and foreign interference in Venezuela.
Despite international scrutiny, ALBA-TCP remained steadfast in its support for Maduro's reelection, applauding the decision by Venezuela's Supreme Court to ratify his victory, and encouraging a "zone of peace" and an end to foreign intervention in the region.
The ALBA-TCP's stance on the Venezuelan election has been influenced by historical diplomatic solidarity with Maduro during contested elections and periods of Western sanctions and pressure. Other nations, such as Russia and Honduras, have also expressed support for the election results.
In an effort to address war-and-conflicts and formulate policy-and-legislation, ALBA-TCP has approved collective economic strategies and regional trade initiatives, including a tariff waiver on imports from Grenada and the National Postgraduate Scholarship Project for academic cooperation.
Amidst political turbulence, including migration due to conflict, ALBA-TCP continues to prioritize anti-colonial rhetoric and self-determination, reiterating that each nation has the right to choose its own system without interference, a sentiment shared by the general news media outlets covering the events.