EPA
Venezuela is in turmoil as a disputed election result declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, leading to allegations of fraud by the opposition. The National Electoral Council has yet to release voting tallies, prompting concerns of transparency.
The importance of these tallies lies in confirming the election outcome, with the opposition claiming their candidate secured a significant victory. Pressure is mounting on the CNE to disclose the tallies, with international leaders and organizations demanding transparency.
Maduro’s decision to seek validation from the top court has raised concerns of a potential delay in releasing the tallies. Despite his claims of complying with international requests, doubts remain over the legitimacy of the election results.
The Maduro government’s past electoral controversies and the Carter Center’s assessment of the 2024 election further cast doubts on the democratic nature of the process.
