Lula and Petro Propose New Election to Resolve Venezuela Crisis

The Brazilian and Colombian presidents seek a democratic transition amid disputed election results and widespread unrest.

Maduro's regime and the opposition have both rejected the proposal for new elections or a coalition government.
The July 28 election results, which declared Maduro the winner, have been widely contested and lack transparency.
Lula has criticized Maduro's authoritarian governance, urging the release of voting data to validate the election outcome.
International pressure is mounting on Maduro to negotiate a solution, with Lula and Petro leading the diplomatic efforts.
Despite the push for new elections, there is skepticism about the feasibility and sincerity of such a proposal.