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Latest news on Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's authoritarian leader who has been serving as the nation's president since 2013.
In July 2024 Maduro claimed victory in a presidential election that was denounced by the opposition and international observers. Both said the election was neither free nor fair, citing voter intimidation, suppression of opposition candidates, and other irregularities.
The main opposition candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, rejected the official results and claimed victory himself, alleging massive electoral fraud by Maduro's government. Several countries including the United States stated they do not recognize the legitimacy of the election outcome. Maduro's claim to victory sparked protests in parts of Venezuela that disputed his win.
Maduro has ruled Venezuela with an increasingly authoritarian grip since succeeding Hugo Chávez in 2013. His government has been accused of human rights violations, corruption, economic mismanagement leading to hyperinflation and shortages, and dismantling democratic institutions. Over 7 million Venezuelans have fled the country in recent years due to the ongoing crisis.
The contested election comes after years of political and economic turmoil in Venezuela under Maduro's rule. Previous elections in 2018 and 2020 were also widely seen as rigged in Maduro's favor. The opposition and much of the international community had pushed for free and fair elections in 2024 as a path out of Venezuela's crisis, but Maduro appears to have tightened his hold on power instead.
As tensions rise following the disputed vote, there are concerns about further crackdowns on dissent and a deepening of Venezuela's humanitarian crisis. The coming days and weeks will be crucial in determining whether Maduro consolidates his authoritarian rule or faces a serious challenge to his continued grip on power.
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