Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently made some bold claims about the United States’ actions following Georgia’s recent parliamentary elections. According to Maduro, the U.S. has been interfering in the country’s internal politics in a way he believes is reminiscent of colonial powers of the past.
Here’s what happened: In Georgia, a country once part of the Soviet Union, parliamentary elections took place on October 26. The results showed that the ruling party, “Georgian Dream,” won with nearly 54% of the vote. Four opposition parties also managed to gain seats, collectively capturing around 38% of the vote. However, these opposition parties claimed the election was rigged. They refused to accept their parliamentary positions, and even Georgia’s President Zourabichvili criticized the election as being fraudulent. As a result, protests erupted, and tension filled the air.
What truly sparked international attention was the reaction from the U.S. The U.S. State Department expressed “serious concerns” over alleged voting irregularities, even hinting that Georgia might face “further consequences” if it continues on its current path. This led Maduro to speak out in defense of Georgia and other countries facing similar challenges.
In his televised program, “With Maduro +,” the Venezuelan leader said, “The United States is treating Georgia as if it’s a colony they can control.” He continued by describing Georgia’s history since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Maduro explained how Georgia initially aligned itself closely with the U.S., even having “a very submissive government.” But over the years, new political voices emerged, leaning more toward nationalist and progressive views. When these groups recently won the election with a decisive 56% of the vote, the U.S. rejected the results, demanded a recount, and even pushed for a possible repeat of the entire election.
Maduro was shocked by the U.S.’s actions, expressing frustration that any country in the 21st century could try to control another’s democracy. “Do you believe the people of the world want to be treated like slaves, like a colony?” he asked his audience.
Expanding his critique, Maduro questioned whether the U.S. sees itself as “the master of the world,” picking and choosing which countries’ elections it respects and even threatening military force when it doesn’t get its way. He argued that a new global consensus is forming, one where nations want peace, equality, and freedom from outside interference.
As protests continue in Georgia, Maduro’s remarks have added fuel to the fire of international debate. His words reflect growing frustration among nations who believe they should be allowed to govern independently without foreign interference.
