Reuters
A renowned NGO, the Carter Center, denounced Venezuela’s recent election as undemocratic despite being asked to monitor it by officials. The NGO criticized the lack of transparency and bias in favor of President Nicolás Maduro.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado claims victory for Edmundo González, sparking protests and violence in Venezuela. The Carter Center’s statement has added pressure on the government to release detailed voting data.
As tensions rise, the government brands protests as a coup and arrests are being made. However, Costa Rica offers political asylum to Machado and González, highlighting the international concern over the disputed election results.