Mounting Evidence of Electoral Fraud in Venezuela's Presidential Election
Analyses and international scrutiny challenge Nicolás Maduro's declared victory over opposition candidate Edmundo González.
- Independent tallies and exit polls indicate a landslide victory for Edmundo González, contradicting official results.
- International observers and organizations have condemned the election as failing to meet democratic standards.
- Countries including the US, Brazil, and Mexico demand transparency and have recognized González as the legitimate winner.
- Protests have erupted in Venezuela and among expatriate communities, with calls for Maduro to step down.
- Maduro's government has yet to release detailed voting data, citing unsubstantiated claims of hacking.