Protesters Flood Venezuelan Streets as Opposition Disputes Maduro’s Election Victory
Protests have erupted in Venezuela as opposition leaders dispute the results of the recent election, in which President Nicolas Maduro secured another term. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called for “popular assemblies” across the nation, citing evidence that candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won a “categorical and mathematically irreversible” victory.
Machado and Gonzalez appeared in Caracas, condemning what they called election fraud and urging peaceful protests. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in several cities, including Valencia, Maracay, and Maracaibo. The National Electoral Council’s confirmation of Maduro’s victory has intensified public outrage, leading to violent clashes with security forces.
At least 11 people have died and 749 have been arrested during the protests, with concerns over potential violent crackdowns. Maduro dismissed fraud allegations, blaming Gonzalez for the unrest and calling for celebrations of his re-election. The international community remains divided, with some countries demanding transparency and others congratulating Maduro. The ongoing political turmoil raises fears of increased repression and further migration from Venezuela.
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