Nicolas Maduro.
The Bahamas does not recognise the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency in Venezuela.
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Bahamas was among the Organisation of American States (OAS) countries recognising Juan Guaidó, President of the National Assembly, as Interim President.
The announcement came after a Special Meeting of the Permanent Council of the OAS on Thursday to address the critical on-going political crisis in Venezuela.
The statement said: “This decision is consistent with The Bahamas’ affirmative voting on previous resolutions and calls for discussions within the OAS regarding the situation in Venezuela, including the 10 January 2019 resolution to not recognise the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency.
“Venezuela’s constitution includes provisions that call upon the citizenry to disown any regime, legislation, or authority that violates democratic values, principles, and guarantees or encroaches upon human rights. In this regard, Article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution provides specific circumstances
through which the President of the National Assembly can assume the role of Interim President.
The statement continued: “The Government of The Bahamas reiterates and shares its deep concern for the welfare of the people of Venezuela, given the critical economic and social challenges, as well as the migration challenges faced by its neighbouring countries. Figures from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. (UNHCR), the World Food Programme (WFP) and other international agencies indicate that some 3 million Venezuelans have left their country to seek refuge in neighbouring countries in Latin American and the Caribbean.
“The Bahamas maintains its long-standing position of respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law and commits its support to the people of Venezuela for the restoration of representative democracy through a peaceful and orderly process.
Comments
tell_it_like_it_is 5 years, 3 months ago
I really think The Bahamas should abstain from getting involved in this. This is a fight the US took on that probably will only escalate issues in Venezuela very quickly.
pingmydling 5 years, 3 months ago
This decision by the Bahamas government ( kowtowing to the U.S. of course) will surely make poor Fweddy weep and wail. Just last week he was demanding government support Maduro. ( that ticket to Caracus is still available Fweddy). I believe the ex-U.S. embassy is for rent. Don't miss Sir Ronnies little ramble next week on " the clown choice -- Maduro or Trump".
BMW 5 years, 3 months ago
I will buy the ticket for the flaming fa^^ot.
SP 5 years, 3 months ago
“The Government of The Bahamas reiterates and shares its deep concern for the welfare of the people of Venezuela, given the critical economic and social challenges".
However, this same Bahamas government could care less about Bahamians scrapping for food and shelter and leaving the country in droves that they created by giving their jobs to expats!
Gotoutintime 5 years, 3 months ago
I'm sure Mr. Maduro is really broken up because we fail to recognize him!
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years, 3 months ago
Yet we foolishly remain committed to the "One China Policy" that has us recognizing the oppressive communist Red China regime and shunning the highly democratic government of Taiwan and its very civilized Chinese society. What a joke! LMAO
Socrates 5 years, 3 months ago
The Bahamas boxing out of its weight class on this. better to sit small and keep quiet. besides, wasn't the man elected? plenty folks in power on this planet who some say stole the election...
DDK 5 years, 3 months ago
FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF THE GLOBAL PRIMO MEDDLER IS NOT BECOMING AND STUPID! BUNCHA SHEEP! Just suppose the great U.S. of A. declared The Brave One our Prime Minister tomorrow! How would ya like that Government?
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years, 3 months ago
Yikes! The U.S. certainly does have a lousy record of anointing dictators in countries whose economies they have been instrumental in first destroying. Typically these countries have a natural resource that the U.S. wants (needs) control of....in Venezuela's case it is their vast proven oil reserves...more than even the known Middle-East oil reserves.
Peoo 5 years, 3 months ago
But the US did well in the Bahamas exposing the drug cartels connection with the Bahamian government and saving our country from being a war zone
Peoo 5 years, 2 months ago
Well the US has done some bad but at least it's Inquisition of the Pindling administration helped rid this country of the Columbian cartel
DDK 5 years, 3 months ago
The Military Industrial Complex is looking for even more blood money and their country is always hungry for oil. They have had their sights on Venezuela for at least a decade.....
pingmydling 5 years, 3 months ago
Do you remember when Ronald Reagans approval ratings were in the tank ? What did he Do? He invaded Grenada. A war is always good for your popularity. Why is Trump Salivating over Venezuela? Go Fweddy go!!
ted4bz 5 years, 3 months ago
Don’t make me laugh! The Bahamas leaderships have been pawns for half a century, like all negro nations decisions are dictated. It did the same thing to Castro! It does what it is told. So who in the world will take these negro misleaders around here seriously?
TalRussell 5 years, 3 months ago
Yes or no - could it be that un be knowing PM Minnis, KP and AG Carl Wilshire, that the growing restlessness among 91,409 ordinary comrades voting red 629 days back are now provided constitutional maneuvering authority for we beloved Queen Liz across the English pond to issue royal decree - disowning Imperial red guard for their many encroaches upon truth-telling whilst governing the 629 days past. Yes, no - whats hell is a AG to do if Queen, so acted?
Kalypsoisland 5 years, 2 months ago
Bahamas' shameful misleadership is again babbling statements spewed from Trump tower when half the Bahamian population has fled from misery and injustice in the homeland and the other half (except for the 242 bourgeoisie) is catching hell. Just saying...for a friend!
Peoo 5 years, 2 months ago
Wow
Bonefishpete 5 years, 2 months ago
Well if you want USCG tracking Haitian sloop into southern Bahamas and giving position reports on Dominican poachers lest not forget helping local Bahamian law enforcement stamp out the Devils Lettuce then you gotta suport the US governments fight against communism.
TalRussell 5 years, 2 months ago
Yes or no couldn't we have lively debate to argue that comrade Jesus lived his life, taught form socialism and indeed his apostles themselves practiced a form Christian communism. Yes, no?
pingmydling 5 years, 2 months ago
The USCG tracks Haitian sloops when they are a hundred yards off the defense force base. As for communism that became extinct thirty years ago ( you must be Rip Van Winkle). Now is you want to talk about the U.S., and Trump's thirst for Venezuela's oil I'll listen Mr. Boneyfish.
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