Maduro Wins Third Term, Venezuela Electoral Authority Says
Despite Exit Polls, Maduro Declared Victorious
July 29, 2024 | Americas
Maduro Wins Third Term, Venezuela Electoral Authority Says Despite exit polls showing a different outcome, Venezuela's electoral authority has declared incumbent Nicolas Maduro the winner of a third term as president. The announcement has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
Five Things You Need to Know Venezuelans went to the polls on Sunday in an election that was widely seen as a referendum on Maduro's leadership. The opposition, led by Juan Guaido, had hoped to defeat Maduro and usher in a new era of democracy. However, the results announced by the electoral authority show that Maduro has won by a comfortable margin.
More Protests Planned In the wake of the election results, more protests are planned in Venezuela. The opposition has vowed to continue its fight for民主主義. The Maduro government has responded by cracking down on dissent, and several opposition leaders have been arrested.
US Reimposes Sanctions The United States has responded to the election results by reimposing sanctions on Venezuela. The sanctions target the country's oil industry and are aimed at increasing pressure on Maduro to step down.
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