FL S0682

Expresses the Florida Senate's solidarity with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a stable democratic government with political freedoms and economic security

Acknowledges Venezuela's decline from a prosperous democracy to economic collapse under Hugo Chávez (since 1998) and Nicolás Maduro, resulting in food shortages and suspension of essential services

States the current dictatorship has stripped Venezuelans of freedom of press, freedom of speech, and the right to peaceful assembly

Calls for recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's new president, aligning with positions of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and President Donald J. Trump

Affirms that democracy is necessary for Venezuela's peace, stability, development, and the well-being of its people