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‘Not independent’: Maduro's call for Venezuela high court to audit election draws criticism

People protest against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s declared victory in his country’s presidential election during a vigil in Cali, Colombia on July 31, 2024. © Joaquin Sarmiento, AFP

Following widespread calls from global leaders to verify the results of Sunday's presidential election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro tasked the country's top court with auditing the election. Initial results showed Maduro winning another term, but many expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the elections and the court's ability to be transparent in its review. 

President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday asked Venezuela’s high court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory, drawing criticism from foreign observers who said the court is too close to the government to produce an independent review.

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