Tens of thousands of Venezuelans rallied in the country’s capital, Caracas, as well as other cities across the nation and internationally, to either support or oppose the declaration of Nicolás Maduro as the elected president in Venezuela’s disputed presidential election held on July 28, 2024. The demonstrations saw participation from both sides of the political spectrum, with both Maduro and his opposition candidate, Edmundo González, claiming victory in the election.
Pro-Maduro marches were held nationwide, with Maduro himself taking part in the demonstration in Caracas, where he asserted that the opposition had been thoroughly defeated. Similarly, González’s supporters also organized protests, with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado joining a rally in the capital. The fervor extended beyond Venezuela, with protests taking place in countries such as Spain, Australia, and Chile.
The Organization of American States (OAS) has called upon Venezuela’s National Electoral Council to expedite the publication of the voting results from each polling station. Meanwhile, several countries, including Chile, Spain, and the Netherlands, issued a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles, human rights, and the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. They have also demanded the immediate release of all original electoral records and an independent verification of the results.
The Venezuelan opposition has accused Maduro’s government of confiscating a truck used for their events and mobilizations following the rally in Caracas. This adds another layer of tension to a nation already deeply divided over the controversial election results.
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