Amid the aftermath of the disputed presidential election in Venezuela, violence has escalated against President Nicolás Maduro's opponents. The headquarters of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was ransacked by masked assailants, who broke down doors and seized valuable documents and equipment. This incident occurred at around 3 a.m., prompting Machado to go into hiding while still urging Venezuelans and the international community to challenge the election results.
The Biden administration has thrown its support behind the opposition, recognizing candidate Edmundo González as the victor and discrediting the National Electoral Council's official results. Machado has been barred from running for political office for 15 years.
