In a move that sets the mood on the United States' view of the results of the presidential elections in Venezuela, the American government has declared it is waiting for a recount or at least further information before accepting the election results.
If there was any doubt that Chavez' successor might fare better than his mentor, his comeuppance has already been delivered.
John Kerry, the newly appointed Secretary of State, declared he was not ready to validate the results.
Both the board of elections and the Supreme court of Venezuela however have made clear that there is no need for a recount in their view, and that no order will be issued to re-tally the results.
However, the Union of South American Nations, will meet today to discuss the Venezuelan elections, and whether there will be a need to intervene. Some prominent members of the Union have already accepted the results however.
John Kerry also premised that he will be looking carefully at irregularities, if any are found to exist. Maduro on his part is already calling the U.S. an interfering force in South American affairs.
Some see Kerry's statement as payback for the inflamed rhetoric of Maduro's recent assertions that the U.S. is 'in some way responsible for Chavez' death through poisoning'.
These kind of statements would not endear the president elect to anyone, especially when Maduro has ordered an official inquiry into the death of his mentor.
Maduro has also accused the U.S. of inciting violence and protests following the elections.
Source: BBC 4.18.13
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