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EU refuses to recognise Maduro victory in disputed Venezuelan elections

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gather for a demonstration called by opposition leader Maria Corina Machado over the presidential election disputed results, in Caracas on 3 August, 2024. AFP - JUAN BARRETO

The European Union has heaped further international pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, joining Washington and South American nations in refusing to recognise the win he has claimed in recent elections marked by fraud allegations.

A statement from the EU Council on Sunday said the results published by Venezuela's National Electoral Council on 2 August could not be recognised.

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