US urges Venezuela to release election results promptly

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Urges Transparency in Venezuelan Election Results

Following Venezuela’s recent election, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for transparency in the publication of detailed vote tabulations. Despite concerns about the electoral process, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro secured a third term with 51% of the vote, as announced by the country’s electoral authority.

Exit polls had initially pointed to an opposition victory, leading to discrepancies in the reported results. Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez received 44% of the vote, raising questions about the accuracy of the outcome.

As tensions mount over the election outcome, opposition leaders like Maria Corina Machado have urged the military to uphold the integrity of the vote. However, Maduro remains confident in the transparency of the electoral system.

With ongoing calls for accountability and demands for a fair counting of votes, the aftermath of Venezuela’s election continues to unfold amidst political uncertainty.