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Venezuelan Opposition Rejects Lula, Petro's Call for New Elections Amid Cyber-attacks

Aug 15, 2024, 08:30 PM

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has rejected calls from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Colombian President Gustavo Petro for new elections in Venezuela following the disputed results of the July 28 presidential vote. The opposition claims their candidate, Edmundo González, won the election, while the government declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner. Lula and Petro's proposal has been met with resistance from both the Venezuelan government and opposition. The United States initially appeared to support the call for new elections, but later clarified that President Biden was not endorsing a new vote. The situation remains tense, with ongoing diplomatic discussions and calls for international involvement. Maduro has been urged to provide an explanation for the election outcome, while the UN report on the elections has been criticized by Venezuela. Additionally, cyber-attacks on state sites continue following the election.