World leaders doubt Maduro's election victory claims

washingtonpost.com July 29, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

World leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, expressed skepticism over President Nicolás Maduro's declared victory in Venezuela's presidential election. Several countries, particularly in Latin America, demanded transparency in the vote-counting process. Blinken noted concerns that the results may not represent the Venezuelan people's will, urging electoral officials to release detailed vote tabulations.


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