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Calls To Publish Venezuela Election Results Grow As Pope Warns Against Violence

A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro protests in Caracas (Credit: AFP)

Venezuela's opposition on Sunday backed international calls for the results of last week's disputed presidential election to be published, as the Pope said Venezuelans must "seek the truth" and warned against further violence.

The country's election authority says the July 28 vote was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro, a result that defied pre-election polls and ignited protests that rights group say have left 11 people dead so far and thousands arrested.

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