Nicolas Maduro Wins Venezuelan Election with 51%, Protests Erupt in Caracas

Jul 29, 2024, 05:46 PM

Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election by the country's National Electoral Council (CNE), securing 51% of the vote. Following the announcement, widespread protests erupted across multiple cities, including the capital, Caracas. Demonstrators expressed their rejection of Maduro's victory by banging pots and pans. The situation in Caracas is particularly tense as citizens take to the streets in large numbers. The election took place on Sunday.