In a statement issued on Saturday, Cuba’s largest mass organization stressed that the Venezuelan people defied the roadblocks, riots, economic sabotage and international press campaigns to ignore the results of these elections.

It pointed out that by voting, Venezuelans defeated the strategy of imperialism and the oligarchies, and a position that has not hesitated to unleash the most brutal expressions of cruelty.

The cynicism of those who try to blame the government and the ombudsmen for the crimes committed is offensive, the text noted.

In its statement, the CDR denounced a well-coordinated international operation directed from Washington, with the support of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, in order to silence the voice of the Venezuelan people, ignore their will and impose their surrender through attacks and economic sanctions.

More than eight million CDR members are with you. You are not alone. The Chavista Revolution will continue, Cuba and its people are at your side, the document concluded.

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