Venezuela’s presidential election on July 29th has been met with controversy, as both President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival, Edmundo Gonzalez, claim victory. While the official results declared Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, independent exit polls showed a significant opposition win, with Gonzalez receiving 70% according to Machado, who was barred from participating.
The US and other countries, including Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, and Chile, have expressed serious concerns about the election’s fairness and transparency. They are calling for verifiable evidence and have rejected the official results. Spain has requested detailed polling station information to ensure transparency.
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Russia, Cuba, Honduras, and Bolivia have celebrated Maduro’s victory, with Russian President Putin reaffirming strategic partnership and congratulating Maduro.
Maduro maintains the election’s transparency and announced a “great national dialogue” while celebrating with supporters.
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The opposition, alleging rule violations on election day, vows to fight for their perceived victory. While Gonzalez has not explicitly called for protests, isolated incidents of unrest occurred before the results announcement.
The future remains uncertain, with potential for further political and social unrest in Venezuela.