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Venezuelan Opposition Calls for August 17 Protests Amid Disputed Election, Maduro Claims 52% Victory

Aug 12, 2024, 02:22 PM

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of the recent presidential election, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. The opposition, led by Edmundo González, claims to have won the election with 67% of the vote compared to Maduro's 30%. Maduro's government initially claimed a victory with 52% of the vote. The Supreme Court ratified the disputed election results, which Maduro has used to reject negotiations. In response, the Venezuelan opposition has called for worldwide protests on August 17. The situation has escalated with Maduro's government launching 'Operation Knock-Knock,' a crackdown on dissenters, resulting in over 2,000 arrests. International actors, including the United States, have expressed concern over the legitimacy of the election and the subsequent repression. The opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, has been vocal in condemning Maduro's actions and has urged for global demonstrations to support their cause.