Russia, China, and North Korea have recognized Maduro's victory in Venezuela, despite opposition claims of vote manipulation.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed an unexpected victory in Sunday's election, securing a third six-year term in a result that opposition leaders have contested, alleging manipulation of the vote count.Maduro claimed 51% of the vote, overcoming the main opposition candidate, Edmundo González, who garnered 44%, according to the official count.
The opposition said it had voting tallies from about 40% of ballot boxes nationwide, with more expected overnight, and announced the victory while standing alongside Edmundo Gonzalez, describing his margin of victory as 'overwhelming.''The Venezuelans and the entire world know what happened,' Gonzalez said in his first remarks, setting up a showdown with the government.Speaking from Japan, U.S.
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