Venezuela's Supreme Court has upheld President Nicolas Maduro's assertion that he won the recent presidential election, dismissing claims of electoral fraud. The court's ruling, announced in a session attended by senior officials and foreign diplomats, supports Maduro's bid for a third term despite widespread protests and international criticism.
Opposition volunteers gathered voting tallies from 80% of polling booths nationwide, indicating a significant lead for opposition candidate Edmundo González. However, the court's decision to certify Maduro's victory contradicts assessments by experts from the United Nations and the Carter Center, who found the election results lacking credibility.
