News24 | Venezuelan protests against Maduro spread, opposition says it has proof it won the election
Tuesday, 30 July 2024 () Venezuela's opposition said it had voting-tally proof it had won the election claimed by President Nicolas Maduro, as anti-government protests erupted across the country.
Venezuela's opposition has accused authorities of preventing people from observing the vote count at polling stations. It rejects the official election results which saw Nicolas Maduro re-elected with 51.2 percent of the vote.
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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