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U.S. Declares Edmundo González Urrutia Winner of Venezuelan Presidential Election on July 28

Aug 2, 2024, 04:18 AM

The United States has officially declared Edmundo González Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election against Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that 'given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election.' This declaration comes amid ongoing political tensions in Venezuela, where the legitimacy of the electoral process has been a subject of international scrutiny.