Here’s all you need to know about Venezuela’s legislative polls
4 years ago

Here’s all you need to know about Venezuela’s legislative polls

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela will hold parliamentary elections on Sunday to decide the makeup of the National Assembly, the only government branch controlled by opposition parties in the deeply divided South American country. Opposition leader and National Assembly Speaker Juan Guaido, Venezuela’s self-proclaimed interim president and an opponent of President Nicolas Maduro, has announced a boycott of the vote. “They now can engage in negotiations that involve Venezuela’s natural resources, and that will impact Venezuela’s economy, as those negotiations will now be honoured by the National Assembly.” The National Assembly can also approve public budgets and international agreements, and appoint public powers such as National Electoral Council rectors and Supreme Court judges. “When you say that you’ll recognise Guaido until the end of Maduro’s time in power, how long do you mean?” Luis Vicente Leon, president of the Caracas-based polling firm Datanalisis, said.

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Venezuela’s opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
1 week, 6 days ago

Venezuela’s opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition

Associated Press  

MADRID — Venezuela’s political opposition on Tuesday signaled a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to begin. The change came as the faction’s candidate in the July presidential election, Edmundo González, remained in exile in Spain and its leader Maria Corina …

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as crimes against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses support for the measures. The bill, approved by the unicameral National Assembly, implicitly targets leading opposition leaders, many of whom have supported economic sanctions as a means …

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect
1 month ago

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect

LA Times  

The U.S. government recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the “president-elect” of the South American country this week, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won the July contest. “This gesture honors the desire for change of our people and the civic feat that we carried out together on July 28.” González left Venezuela in September for …

Venezuela’s Opposition and the US Are at a Perilous Point
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Opposition and the US Are at a Perilous Point

Politico  

The next few months are crucial, current and former government officials, analysts and activists told me. And resistance gets harder as Maduro heightens his repression; the regime recently issued an arrest warrant for the opposition’s candidate for the presidency, Edmundo González Urrutia. A U.S. official familiar with the Venezuela file told me that the opposition’s efforts so far may not …

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top US general blasts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, says democracy is under attack globally

Hindustan Times  

A senior US general accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday of undermining the democratic will of Venezuela's people following July's disputed presidential election, and said it was an example of how democracy was under attack around the world. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Maduro and officials from his administration have scoffed at international critiques, citing recent election scandals in the …

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro opponents take to streets to revive protests disputing Venezuelan election results

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took to the streets Wednesday in an attempt to revive protests against him as he tightens his grip on power following last month’s disputed election. Opposition supporters protest the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro one month after the disputed vote, which opposition leaders claim they won by a landslide, in Caracas, …

Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s reelection
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s reelection

LA Times  

Juan Carlos Delpino is one of five members of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, or CNE in Spanish, and the only one who prior to the July 28 election had shown a willingness to go against the wishes of President Nicolás Maduro’s government. A Venezuelan electoral official has denounced what he calls a “grave lack of transparency and veracity” in last …

Brazil's Lula says Maduro could call for a new election in Venezuela 'if he has good sense'
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil's Lula says Maduro could call for a new election in Venezuela 'if he has good sense'

The Independent  

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Venezuela’s opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela’s opposition faces setback after countries suggest repeat of presidential election

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Venezuela’s opposition was dealt a blow Thursday when countries that had been pressuring President Nicolás Maduro to release vote tallies backing his claim to victory in last month’s presidential election began suggesting a repeat of the contest instead. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, during a virtual news conference with Argentine media, said that repeating the July …

UN concerned as Venezuela mulls laws against critics
4 months, 1 week ago

UN concerned as Venezuela mulls laws against critics

The Hindu  

The UN voiced concern on Tuesday over a “climate of fear” in post-election Venezuela as lawmakers mulled a package of laws critics say target opponents of Nicolas Maduro. UN human rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement that he was troubled by “the high and continuing number of arbitrary detentions, as well as disproportionate use of force” reported since …

Venezuela opposition calls for global protests to challenge victory claim of President Nicolas Maduro
4 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela opposition calls for global protests to challenge victory claim of President Nicolas Maduro

Live Mint  

Venezuela's opposition called Sunday for worldwide protests on August 17 to show support for its claimed victory in last month's election over President Nicolas Maduro, who was declared the winner. let's shout together so that the world supports our victory and recognizes the truth and popular sovereignty," said opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in a video on social media. Machado …

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Associated Press  

Lee esta noticia en español: Crece preocupación internacional por creciente número de arrestos en Venezuela tras elecciones CARACAS, Venezuela — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections. Pope Francis said Venezuela is “living a critical situation” in his traditional Sunday remarks at the Vatican, adding, “I appeal …

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

The Independent  

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Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam

NPR  

Protests over election results in Venezuela aren't losing steam AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Protesters are continuing to protest in the streets of Venezuela following last weekend's contested presidential election. That's despite multiple airlines canceling flights out of Venezuela, as President Maduro severed diplomatic relations with countries that criticized him and the election results. KAHN: Maduro's loyalist electoral council updated tallies Friday …

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After US and Peru, more countries reject Nicolas Maduro's ‘win’ in Venezuela election

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as the number of nations recognizing his opposition rival as the true winner mounted. Venezuela's election authority meanwhile ratified Maduro's win with 52 percent of the vote and said Gonzalez Urrutia had garnered 43 percent of ballots. Maduro, 61, has reacted fiercely to criticism of his victory and has vowed to …

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election

News 18  

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential …

Venezuela’s Opposition calls mass protests over disputed election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Opposition calls mass protests over disputed election

The Hindu  

Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called Thursday, August 1, 2024 for protests "in every city" in the nation on Saturday to denounce the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro. The oil-rich Latin American nation was plunged into political crisis after Mr. Maduro was announced the victor of Sunday, July 28 's election -- a result that defied pre-election polls …

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: The stakes grew higher for Venezuela's electoral authority to show proof backing its decision to declare President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the country's presidential election after the United States on Thursday recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the victor, discrediting the official results of the highly anticipated vote. The U.S. announcement followed calls from multiple governments, including close …

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections

China Daily  

MOSCOW -- Speaker of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday that Nicolas Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections was legitimate. " On Monday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2 percent of the counted votes. A military officer in northern Aragua state was killed and 48 military and …

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Duma Speaker says Maduro wins legitimate victory in Venezuelan presidential elections

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-02 16:43 MOSCOW -- Speaker of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday that Nicolas Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections was legitimate. " On Monday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2 percent of the counted votes. A military officer in northern Aragua state was …

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result

NPR  

Venezuela's president vows to tighten grip on power after disputed election result Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday’s contested elections. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. CHANG: Venezuelan security forces have arrested more than 1,000 people since Sunday's contested elections. KAHN: "This is your democratic …

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election

NPR  

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the opposition was the clear winner in Venezuela’s recent presidential election and not the current authoritarian leader. Blinken says the evidence is overwhelming that opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia won Sunday’s race. He blasted …

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What options does Maduro have after Venezuela’s contested presidential election?

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The world’s democracies have almost unanimously condemned the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and called for a transparent vote count to confirm what the opposition says was its landslide victory over President Nicolás Maduro. Two of Maduro’s closest allies — the leftist presidents of Brazil and Colombia — have recently joined a chorus of nations, including the …

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results

NPR  

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting presidential election results Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday’s disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. KAHN: The crowd shouts they want to see voting tally records for every precinct, something the country's electoral council is refusing to release. Supporters roar as Maria Corina Machado, the opposition's most popular figure, who …

Under pressure from allies, Venezuela’s Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Under pressure from allies, Venezuela’s Maduro asks Supreme Court to audit the presidential election

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, center, stands with Colombian President Gustavo Petro after Petro’s arrival in Caracas last year. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he asked the country’s Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election, after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory and amid international calls to release detailed vote counts. A day earlier, another of Maduro’s …

Maduro says ready to release all Venezuela vote tallies as pressure mounts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro says ready to release all Venezuela vote tallies as pressure mounts

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to release all the vote tallies from a disputed weekend election, as international pressure mounts on the South American leader to be “transparent” with the vote results. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, who has worked to improve Colombia-Venezuela ties since taking office in 2022, said the Venezuelan government should “allow the elections to end in …

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support as their leader urged the military not to "repress the people" a day after four died in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential victory. Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote Security forces had fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters who claimed the election was …

Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Criticism of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro mounted Tuesday, a day after electoral authorities declared him the winner in a presidential election that the opposition claims to have won by a landslide. Criticism mounts against Venezuela's Maduro and the electoral council that declared him a victor Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, standing a top a truck in the …

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. CARACAS, Venezuela — The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election, blaming authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner without providing any individual polling tallies. Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leads a demonstration against the official election results …

How Venezuela’s presidential elections descended into violence. What comes next
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Venezuela’s presidential elections descended into violence. What comes next

Firstpost  

Venezuelans clashed with the police in several parts of the country, resulting in one death and countless others being arrested, after authorities declared Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the polls. Several other countries have also expressed concern over the poll results, calling for a ‘complete review’ A demonstrator reacts when Molotov cocktails hit the ground in front of security …

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections

Op India  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the national elections, a vote that was marred by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities, CNN reported. With 80 per cent of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51 per cent of the vote, beating Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who got over 44 per cent of …

The Take: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Take: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out as President Nicolas Maduro is declared the winner of a disputed election. Venezuelans cast their votes on Sunday but the presidential election has been clouded by reports of irregularities, including fraud and voter intimidation. While the National Electoral Council has declared current President Nicolas Maduro the winner, the opposition party continues to claim that their candidate, Edmundo …

Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on? EXPLAINED
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela, where both President, Opposition leader claim victory in election. What's going on? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Caracas: Venezuela faced a political standstill Monday after both incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and the country's main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election. Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas that they have obtained more than 70 per cent of the tally sheets from Sunday’s disputed election, and they …

What’s happening in Venezuela? Election turmoil, protests and fraud claims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s happening in Venezuela? Election turmoil, protests and fraud claims

Al Jazeera  

Tensions escalate in Venezuela with the opposition releasing what it says is proof of fraud in Sunday’s election, in which President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner. “We have witnessed a series of events, more than 100 violent terrorist attacks,” Maduro said on Monday, blaming the opposition for these attacks. Machado said: “All the tallies were verified, digitalised and then …

Criticism mounts against Venezuela’s Maduro and electoral council that declared him a victor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Criticism mounts against Venezuela’s Maduro and electoral council that declared him a victor

LA Times  

Venezuelans protest the official election results that declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner in Caracas’ Catia neighborhood on July 29, 2024. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, standing atop a truck in the capital, Caracas, called on the National Electoral Council, which is loyal to the ruling party, to release tally sheets produced by every voting precinct, asking, “Why don’t they …

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

China Daily  

Handout picture released by Venezuelan Presidency shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressing the nation in Caracas on July 29. Venezuela keeps facing domestic and outside challenges after incumbent president, Nicolas Maduro was declared winner in presidential contest and won a third term starting next year. Protests broke out across Venezuela on July 29, with police and protesters clashing on the …

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela gripped by challenges after election

China Daily  

Handout picture released by Venezuelan Presidency shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressing the nation in Caracas on July 29. Venezuela keeps facing domestic and outside challenges after incumbent president, Nicolas Maduro was declared winner in presidential contest and won a third term starting next year. Protests broke out across Venezuela on July 29, with police and protesters clashing on the …

Venezuela: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela faced a political standstill Monday after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country's main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election. Venezuela: What’s next now that Maduro was declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released Maduro considers the results of the election a settled matter. But the campaign of opposition candidate …

Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela faced a political standstill Monday after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the country’s main opposition coalition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election. González and opposition leader María Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside his campaign headquarters in Caracas that they have obtained more than 70% of the tally sheets from Sunday’s disputed election, and they …

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in a presidential vote that millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote Several foreign …

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election

Associated Press  

Lee nuestra cobertura de las elecciones venezolanas en español. “An attempt is being made to impose a coup d’état in Venezuela again of a fascist and counterrevolutionary nature.” Police hurl a gas canister at protesters demonstrating against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote in Caracas Venezuela, Monday, July 29, 2024. Venezuelan President …

Venezuela presidential election: Nicolas Maduro declared winner, oppn rejects results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela presidential election: Nicolas Maduro declared winner, oppn rejects results

Hindustan Times  

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday but the opposition and key regional neighbours immediately rejected the official results. Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes, while opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia received 44.2 percent, the electoral council announced. "We want to say to all of Venezuela and the world that Venezuela has a …

Maduro Declared Winner In Venezuela's Presidential Election As Opposition Claims It Prevailed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro Declared Winner In Venezuela's Presidential Election As Opposition Claims It Prevailed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the margin of González’s victory was “overwhelming” based on voting tallies it had received from campaign representatives from about 40% of ballot boxes nationwide. “I’m …

Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election, rivals allege irregularities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election, rivals allege irregularities

Firstpost  

The authority said opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won 44% of the vote, though the opposition had earlier said it had “reasons to celebrate” and asked supporters to continue monitoring vote counts A man waves a Venezuelan flag near a polling station during the country's presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela. Reuters Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President

The Hindu  

Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, even as his opponents were preparing to dispute the results, setting up a high-stakes showdown that will determine whether the South American nation transitions away from one party rule. Foreign leaders don’t recognise results Foreign leaders held off recognising the results as the electoral council promised to …

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election

NPR  

Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's presidential election toggle caption Fernando Vergara/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Electoral authorities claimed that Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s deeply unpopular president, had won a third term in Sunday’s election, sparking accusations that his authoritarian regime had committed massive fraud to steal victory from opposition candidate Edmundo González. However, opposition leader María Corina Machado insisted …

Maduro claims third term in fraught Venezuelan election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro claims third term in fraught Venezuelan election

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes cast Sunday, the electoral council announced, after a campaign tainted by claims of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud. Elvis Amoroso, president of the CNE electoral body, in its majority loyal to the government, told reporters 44.2 percent of votes had gone to opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. …

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president

NPR  

Amid outcries of fraud, Nicolás Maduro is reelected as Venezuela's president Electoral authorities claimed Maduro won a third term in Sunday’s election, sparking accusations his authoritarian regime had committed massive fraud to steal victory from the opposition candidate. INSKEEP: NPR's Carrie Kahn is covering all this from the Venezuelan City of Caracas. KAHN: They say that they have 80% of …

Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in Venezuela presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in Venezuela presidential election

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in Sunday's presidential vote, which millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken from Tokyo said the U.S. has “serious concerns that the result announced does …

Venezuela election: protests erupt as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela election: protests erupt as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Protests broke out in several Venezuelan cities on Monday after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was formally declared a winner by the county’s electoral authority in a presidential race marred by accusations of electoral fraud. Earlier that day, Maduro was formally declared winner at a ceremony by the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with Maduro allies, …

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