Nicolás Maduro Wins Third Term in Venezuelan Election with 51.2% Amid Fraud Claims

Jul 29, 2024, 04:45 AM

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of the country's presidential election, securing a third term with 51.2% of the vote, according to the National Electoral Council. The announcement came just after midnight on Monday, with 80% of ballots counted. Maduro received 5,150,092 votes, while opposition candidate Edmundo González garnered 4,445,978 votes, translating to 44.2% of the total. Despite the official results, multiple exit polls had indicated a win for the opposition, leading to claims of electoral irregularities and fraud. The voter turnout was reported at 59%. The opposition has vowed to contest the results, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown in Venezuela.