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Masked men ransack Venezuela opposition HQ as more nations recognize Maduro rival as president-elect

Masked men ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado overnight as Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro threatened to arrest her. The United States, Costa Rica, Peru, Argentina and Uruguay on Friday recognized Maduro challenger Edmundo González, a Machado ally, as the winner of the disputed presidential vote.

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US recognizes opposition candidate González as winner of Venezuela's presidential vote

Building on widespread sentiment and the incumbent Nicolás Maduro's refusal to provide transparent voting data, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it "is clear" that opposition candidate Edmundo González won Sunday's Venezuelan presidential election, despite Maduro claiming he had secured 90% of the votes.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado claims to have gone 'into hiding' amid heightened repression

"Now it is up to the international community to decide whether to tolerate a demonstrably illegitimate government" she wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed

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

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…

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Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time

Post-election protests are far from uncommon in Venezuela. In 2018, people took to the streets to contest President Nicolás Maduro’s reelection; they did so again in 2019 when the Venezuelan opposition proclaimed National Assembly representative Juan Guaidó as interim president in defiance of a vote they said was rigged.

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Florida Rep. Salazar warns Maduro that 'U.S. will impart swift justice' if opposition leaders are detained

The lawmaker has been closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela and been vocal about denouncing the electoral fraud

Latin Times

Venezuela protesters target Hugo Chávez statues amid disputed election

Opposition supporters shout government ‘is going to fall’ while tearing down monuments of Maduro’s mentor

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International Criticism Mounts Against Maduro After Contested Election

International criticism of President Maduro following Venezuela's election; calls for transparency and new election.

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Biden's Last Gasps

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Venezuela Presidential Election: Political Standstill Amidst Disputed Results

Venezuela's post-election turmoil: conflicting claims of victory, contested results, and tense atmosphere.

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Maduro’s exit inevitable, says Venezuela opposition leader, as election protests grow

María Corina Machado says president should understand he lost vote, amid international doubts over victory claim

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan President Maduro Wins Controversial Election Amid Fraud Allegations

Venezuelan President Maduro's election win faces fraud allegations, disputed results, and international condemnation, sparking protests and calls for review.

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Did Nicolás Maduro Just Steal Another Election?

And if the results are proven false, will Venezuela finally move away from authoritarian rule?

Reason

Normally bustling Venezuelan capital is unusually quiet after both sides claim victory in election

The normally bustling Venezuelan capital is unusually quiet a day after the country’s political opposition and its entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in a presidential election

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Venezuela: Maduro’s declaration of victory isn’t fooling anyone

Venezuela’s dictatorial president, Nicolás Maduro, has remained in power following a hotly contested election on Sunday, July 28. He had promised to win by any means necessary and that is exactly what he appears to have done.

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Venezuela's Presidential Election Results Spark High-Stakes Showdown

Venezuela's presidential election results spark concerns over transparency and potential political transition.

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Venezuela's Presidential Election Results Spark High-Stakes Standoff

Venezuela's recent presidential election results create uncertainty and tension, with concerns over transparency and legitimacy. The future of the nation h...

Latin Times

Opposition reacts to Maduro claiming victory in elections, calls it 'fraud' and 'theft'

From members of the Comando con Venezuela coalition to ex-presidential hopeful Leopoldo López, indignation came flooding in after the announcement

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Venezuela’s Maduro formally declared winner of presidential vote as opposition claims irregularities

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro won re-election with 51% of Sunday's vote, the electoral council announced on Monday, following a campaign marred by claims of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud. Opposition candidate Edmundo González, who had been leading in independent polls, won 44% of the vote.

Latin Times

Venezuelan elections: Government-friendly electoral council declares Maduro as the winner

Elvis Amoroso said that, with over 80% of the votes tallied, the president got over 50% of the vote

Latin Times

Marco Rubio says Venezuela had the most "sham election in modern history"

The Florida Senator sounded the alarm from the closing of the polls about potential electoral fraud in Venezuela. Marco Rubio expressed his concern about the legitimacy of the process.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuela election: Maduro declared winner by government-controlled authority

Result with 80% of votes is immediately challenged by opposition and several governments

Latin Times

Polls close in Venezuela as first exit polls show opposition with large lead in presidential elections

Edison Research revealed an exit poll that projects Edmundo González Urrutia will defeat Nicolás Maduro in a landslide win

The Independent UK

The Latest: Venezuela chooses between another presidential term for Maduro or a big change

Venezuelans are choosing whether to give another six years to President Nicolás Maduro and extend the policies that have caused the world’s worst peacetime economic collapse, or whether to go with his last-minute opponent, retired diplomat Edmundo González

Latin Times

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia says his government would be 'for everyone' - Interview

González answered a series of questions from the Latin Times ahead of the country's consequential elections

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