The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and concern over the announced election results, which led to protests in Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory, but the opposition disputed the results and cited independent exit polls showing their candidate as the winner. The G7 called for transparency in the election results and urged the sharing of information with the opposition and independent observers. They emphasized the need for a peaceful, democratic solution led by Venezuelans themselves.
Italy, currently holding the G7 presidency, along with Germany, France, Britain, Canada, Japan, and the United States, have all condemned the Maduro regime and questioned the legitimacy of the election results. The U.S.-based Carter Center also criticized the election, stating it did not meet international standards of electoral integrity.
Protests have erupted in Venezuela with demands for Maduro to acknowledge his defeat, with the opposition claiming their candidate received more votes than him. The electoral authority declared Maduro the winner with 51% of the votes, but the opposition accuses them of being biased towards the government. The situation remains tense as Venezuelans await a resolution to the contested election.
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