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Venezuela election: US recognises opposition candidate Edmundo González as winner

Venezuela election: US recognises opposition candidate Edmundo González as winner



US secretary of state Antony Blinken says there is ‘overwhelming evidence’ González beat Nicolás Maduro in last weekend’s presidential electionThe US government has recognised Edmundo González Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by government-controlled electoral authorities who declared Nicolás Maduro the victor.“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 28 July presidential election,” US secretary of state Antony Blinken said in a statement on Thursday night. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-02 01:46:03

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