Venezuelan Opposition Protests Maduro's Third Term on January 10, Claims 67% Victory

Dec 31, 2024, 08:13 PM

Venezuelan opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have called for mass protests in January to challenge the inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro for a third term on January 10, 2025. Machado, who claims the July 28 election was fraudulent, and González Urrutia, recognized by the U.S. as the elected president, urged supporters to take to the streets to 'claim the victory' they believe was rightfully theirs. The opposition alleges that González Urrutia won with 67% of the vote, while the government claims Maduro won with 52%. The opposition's call comes amidst international criticism of the election process and ongoing tensions, with the U.S. reaffirming its support for González Urrutia and Machado, and the Venezuelan government rejecting any foreign interference.