Overview

• Venezuela's Supreme Court, dominated by Chavismo, certified Maduro's victory in the disputed July 28 election.
• The ruling was expected due to the court's longstanding ties to Nicolás Maduro and his party.
• Opposition and international observers, including the UN, have condemned the election results as fraudulent.
• Protests erupted across Venezuela following the court's decision, leading to clashes with police.
• The Maduro regime dismissed the accusations, claiming the opposition aimed to incite a coup.