The Latest Breaking News from Nicolás Maduro

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

Protests seen around country after results appear to dash opposition hopes of ending quarter century of chavista rule

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.

About 7.7 million Venezuelans have already left the country over the past years. That number may increase with the election results

The tycoon openly supported a government change in the country: "It is time for the people of Venezuela to have the chance for a better future"

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

Nicolás Maduro faces calls to publish transparent breakdown of vote but allies hail his apparent victory

Washington says it has ‘serious concerns’ about result, while president of Uruguay says it is open secret Maduro would win ‘whatever real results were’

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Leaders across the Americas reacted to Venezuela's electoral authority's announcement on Monday that President Nicolas Maduro had won a third term in office, despite several exit polls indicating an opposition win. The announcement sparked a mix of condemnation and support, with several countries questioning the election's transparency and legitimacy.

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