Venezuela declares Maduro victorious, but US and others doubt result

Venezuela’s government-controlled electoral power declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the re-election with 51.2% of the votes, sparking international concern and skepticism. The U.S., Chile, and Spain cast doubt on the results, stressing the importance of fair and transparent vote counting, while urging for information sharing with opposition and observers.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric expressed disbelief in the results, demanding transparency and verifiable outcome. However, Venezuela’s foreign minister, Yvan Gil, defended the election integrity, dismissing criticism from foreign governments.

On the European front, Spain called for total transparency in the electoral process, with the EU reinforcing the respect for the will of the Venezuelan people. Despite international doubts, Maduro received congratulations from aligned countries like Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Honduras.

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