Maduro and opposition both claim victory in Venezuelan election

The U.S. has expressed 'serious concerns' over the situation

Published: July 29, 2024 9:39am

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his opponent, Edmundo González Urrutia, are both claiming victory in Monday's presidential election.

With 80% of votes tabulated, Maduro stands at 51% to Urrutia's 44%, CNN reported of official results.

Opposition leader María Corina Machado disputed these results, claiming Urrutia received 70% to Maduro's 30%.

"We won, and everyone knows it," Machado said.

Urrutia, at a news conference, alleged election rules were violated. The United States and Venezuala's neighbors have expressed skepticism about the official results.

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