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Machado Rejects New Venezuela Election Calls as Protests Erupt Worldwide on August 15

Aug 17, 2024, 04:16 PM

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has rejected calls by Brazilian President Lula and Colombian President Petro for a new presidential election in Venezuela, following disputed results from the July 28 vote. The opposition insists that their candidate, Edmundo González, should be recognized as the winner. U.S. President Joe Biden initially appeared to support the call for new elections involving international observers, but the White House later retracted this stance on August 15. Meanwhile, Venezuelans have taken to the streets in Caracas and over 350 cities worldwide to protest against President Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory. The protests, led by Machado, emphasize the demand for respecting the original election results and call for freedom and democracy in Venezuela.