Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, securing 51.2% of the vote according to the National Electoral Council (CNE). With 80% of ballots counted, opposition candidate Edmundo González received 44.02% of the vote. The election results have been met with significant controversy and allegations of irregularities. Exit polls had suggested a victory for González, leading to claims from the opposition of vote rigging and foreign interference. The announcement has sparked protests and heightened tensions across the country. Maduro's victory marks his third term as president, with a voter participation rate of 59%.
