CP/DEC. 35 (1573/06)

CONGRATULATIONS TO VENEZUELA ON ITS ELECTORAL PROCESS HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 2006

(Adopted at its session held on December 13, 2006)
 

THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES,

BEARING IN MIND that the Venezuelan elections took place in an atmosphere of institutional tranquility and normality; and

CONSIDERING that the high level of participation in the presidential elections contributes to the strengthening of the democratic process in Venezuela,

CONGRATULATES the people of Venezuela, its government, its political parties, and its democratic institutions for the civic spirit that prevailed during the electoral process; and

EXTENDS its congratulations to President Hugo Chávez Frías for his reelection.