Nicolás Maduro's inauguration for a third term as Venezuela's president is met with controversy due to concerns surrounding the fairness and transparency of the election.
The inauguration of Nicolás Maduro for a third six-year term as president of Venezuela is shrouded in controversy due to doubts surrounding the legitimacy of last year's election. Despite the ruling party-controlled congress scheduled to host the swearing-in ceremony, serious questions remain about the validity of the official results. Maduro 's main challenger, Edmundo González , claims victory but was forced into exile in Spain after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
While Maduro supporters demonstrate, it's unclear if the millions who voted for González will also protest. González has stated his intention to be in Caracas for the inauguration but hasn't revealed his plans. The doubts stem from the government's lack of transparency in handling and announcing the election results. The National Electoral Council, dominated by ruling-party loyalists, declared Maduro the winner shortly after polls closed without providing detailed vote counts, citing a website hack. However, the opposition obtained tally sheets from 80% of the nation's electronic voting machines, revealing that González won with double the votes of Maduro.
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