Venezuela

2024 - 7 - 29

The Election Fiasco That Makes Your Family Gatherings Look Calm!

Edmundo González - Electoral Fraud - International Relations - Nicolás Maduro - Opposition Politics - Protests in Venezuela - Venezuela - Venezuelan Election

Dive into the world of Venezuelan politics where Nefarious Nicolas makes waves as both he and the opposition claim victory! 🤯🇻🇪

Venezuela is currently at the heart of a political storm as President Nicolas Maduro has just been declared the winner of the presidential election, throwing the nation into turmoil. Held on July 29th, this election saw Maduro's government-controlled electoral authority announce that the incumbent leader secured a decisive victory. However, dissenting voices in the opposition, led by Edmundo Gonzalez, have vehemently rejected the results, sparking a political showdown that leaves many questioning the validity of the vote. Just when you thought drama was reserved for soap operas, right?!

The aftermath of the election is like watching a titanic tug-of-war, as both Maduro and Gonzalez are claiming victory, leaving the country and the international community in a state of confusion. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has voiced concerns, asserting that the election results do not reflect the true will of the Venezuelan people. Amidst the confusion, Spain's foreign minister José Manuel Albares has also chimed in, urging electoral authorities to share voting information and reiterating the importance of transparency.

Globally, reactions to the Venezuelan election have been strikingly divided. While some countries seem to back Maduro, others echo the opposition's doubts about the legitimacy of the election. This ideological schism paints a picture of a world grappling with its own political uncertainties—almost as choppy as a Singapore storm! The polarized responses underscore the fact that the outcome could have significant implications on Venezuela’s relations with neighboring countries and powerhouse nations.

As the dust settles, it remains to be seen how this blatant political charade will impact the struggles of everyday Venezuelans. Interestingly, did you know that Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world? Yet, paradoxically, it struggles with severe shortages of food and basic necessities. Talk about a rich country with poor living standards! Meanwhile, the ongoing dispute around these election results not only stirs up national tension but also highlights a need for genuine electoral reform in a country soaked in political grandeur and chaos, making it a hot topic on the global stage!

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Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject result (CNA)

CARACAS: Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday (Jul 29) but the opposition and key regional neighbours ...

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Government, opposition both claim Venezuela election win, official ... (The Straits Times)

CARACAS - President Nicolas Maduro and opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez on Monday both claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election as Washington ...

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Venezuela election: Maduro declared winner in disputed vote (BBC News)

Election officials say the president has an unassailable lead but the opposition vows to contest the result.

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'Hard to believe': Venezuela election result met with suspicion abroad (The Guardian)

Spain's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, also called on the electoral authority to release voting information in the interests of “respecting the ...

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Venezuela election: Maduro declared winner by government ... (The Guardian)

Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election by the government-controlled electoral authority – a result that appeared ...

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Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuela's ... (NPR)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "serious concerns" that the result did not reflect the vote of the Venezuelan people.

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Venezuela election: Nicolas Maduro claims victory as Venezuelans ... (WLS-TV)

Election results in Venezuela have Nicolas Maduro claiming victory, while opposition leader Edmundo González disputes the results.

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Both Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim ... (CNN)

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his political opponents both claimed to have won the presidential election on Monday, as the United States and ...

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Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election (Aljazeera.com)

Reactions to the announcement that President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term in elections in Venezuela illustrate the globe's deep divisions.

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EU skeptical of purported Maduro victory in Venezuela (POLITICO.eu)

Brussels is concerned by allegations from the Venezuelan opposition of flaws and shortcomings in the vote-counting process.

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Venezuela on a knife-edge as opposition accuses Maduro of rigging ... (The Guardian)

Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo ...

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REACTION: Maduro Declared Winner of Venezuela's Disputed ... (Americas Quarterly)

Government-controlled electoral authorities claim Maduro won, while the opposition rejected the official count. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro speaks ...

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Venezuela election observers urge 'transparency' as Maduro claims ... (Aljazeera.com)

Venezuela electoral authority formally declares Nicolas Maduro winner of vote that opposition says was marred by fraud.

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Hope was in the air for Venezuela's election, but it ended in dispute ... (NPR)

This election has posed one of Maduro's greatest challenges. The main political opposition leader, María Corina Machado, had won primaries in January, but the ...

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Venezuela election: Choreographed celebrations as Nicolas ... (BBC News)

As the electoral authorities, which Nicolas Maduro controls, announced he'd won a third term in office, an instant crackle of fireworks rippled around the ...

Senior Administration Officials On the Venezuela Election - United ... (Department of State)

Yesterday, Venezuelans went to the polls to vote in an historic presidential election. The election presented an opportunity for Venezuelan voters to express ...

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EU calls for 'maximum transparency' in Venezuela election (The Straits Times)

BRUSSELS - The European Union cannot recognise the results of Venezuela's presidential election until all polling station records are published and verified ...

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Venezuela election: Protesters head for presidential palace after ... (BBC News)

Thousands of Venezuelans are heading towards the presidential palace in Caracas to protest against President Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in the ...

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Venezuela's Maduro just tightened his grip on power. What comes ... (Vox)

Venezuelans rose up against the Maduro government in 2014, 2017, and 2019. The opposition has urged followers to remain calm, but If protests break out again, ...

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Opposition seeks voting tallies in contested Venezuela presidential ... (The Straits Times)

CARACAS - Opposition leaders and foreign observers urged Venezuela on Monday to release details of contested election results that independent pollsters ...

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Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman ... (CNN)

Protests broke out in several Venezuelan cities on Monday after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was formally declared a winner by the county's electoral ...

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Venezuela: Maduro's declaration of victory isn't fooling anyone (The Conversation AU)

Nicolás Maduro speaking into a microphone while holding a piece of blue paper aloft. Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro delivers a speech after results from ...

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Protests break out in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's disputed ... (Financial Times)

Government warns of crackdown on opposition leaders while US and others demand details of the results.

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Venezuela: Guterres calls for 'complete transparency' following ... (UN News)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the people of Venezuela “for their determination to express their will peacefully through the ballot box ...

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Venezuela protesters teargassed as opposition cries foul over ... (The Business Times)

VENEZUELAN security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Monday at protesters challenging the reelection victory claimed by President Nicolas Maduro ...

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In Venezuela, voters caught in Maduro's dangerous dance are ... (CNN)

It's a familiar scene that Venezuelans have witnessed too often over the past decade: strongman Nicolás Maduro standing on the balcony of Miraflores ...

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Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested ... (NPR)

Venezuela's electoral authorities made it official: Socialist President Nicolás Maduro will be in office for another six years.

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Venezuela ruling party, opposition rally supporters in election dispute (The Straits Times)

CARACAS - Protests by ruling party and opposition supporters are expected to take place in Venezuela on Tuesday in the wake of a disputed election victory ...

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Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here's ... (CNN)

Venezuelans across the country took to the streets on Monday to protest a disputed election, clashing with police as uncertainty swirls around the results ...

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Maduro's departure 'irreversible', says Venezuela opposition leader ... (The Guardian)

María Corina Machado tells Guardian that Nicolás Maduro should understand he lost presidential election, amid widespread international doubts over victory ...

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Police fire tear gas as crowds protest against Venezuela's election ... (Aljazeera.com)

Security forces have clashed with protesters throughout the country after authorities said Maduro won the vote.

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Venezuela vote results unreliable, says OAS body (The Straits Times)

The Organization of American States' (OAS) election observation department said on Tuesday it cannot recognize the results by Venezuela's national electoral ...

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More protests hit Venezuela as anger grows over disputed election (Aljazeera.com)

Protesters have taken to the streets again in Venezuela as opposition leaders are disputing the results of a weekend election that saw President Nicolas ...

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