Venezuelan opposition dreams crushed as Maduro's 'system' helps ensure another term
Monday, 29 July 2024 () Venezuelan friends and colleagues, many of whom have worked with me for over a decade covering the South American country, had been increasingly optimistic that a change in government was coming.
The demonstrations followed an election that was among the most peaceful in recent memory, reflecting hopes that Venezuela could avoid bloodshed and end 25 years of single-party rule.
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The streets of Caracas were engulfed in turmoil Monday evening as thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest the contested results of Sunday's presidential election. The atmosphere was tense, with reports of tear gas and rubber bullets being fired at protesters who marched from slums on the city's outskirts to the presidential palace. The catalyst for these mass demonstrations was President Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory, which the opposition vehemently rejected as fraudulent.
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In Venezuela's latest presidential election, President Nicolás Maduro and opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez both declared victory, sparking intense controversy. Official results announced by the national electoral authority show Maduro winning a third term with 51% of the vote, extending a quarter-century of socialist rule. However, independent exit polls suggest a major win for Gonzalez, who claims 70% of the vote. The U.S. and several other countries have expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of the results, with accusations of electoral fraud and violations. Watch this video for a detailed analysis of the election, the international reactions, and the ongoing debate over Venezuela's political future.
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Demonstrators in Venezuela have clashed with police as thousands descended onto the streets to protest the result of the South American country's election. Sky News
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off southern Peru's coast, 600 km south of Lima. The shallow quake, felt as far as the capital, caused strong shaking in nearby towns. Initially, tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted. Some infrastructure damage was reported, including stone slides on a highway. The Peruvian government is monitoring the situation. The quake occurred due to Peru's location on the boundary of the South American and Nazca tectonic plates, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he would ensure the results of election, in which he is seeking a third six-year term amid claims of opposition harassment, were respected.
An empanada restaurant in a remote Venezuelan village is the latest target of President Nicolas Maduro's regime. Their crime? Serving breakfast to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Just 30..