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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.

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People carry Venezuela's national flag in Maracaibo on July 30 to protest the official election results that awarded President Nicolas Maduro a third term.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in front of a Venezuelan flag.

Overview

  • 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.