Maduro declared winner in Venezuela’s presidential election as opposition claims irregularities
NBCJUL 14 2024
Venezuela's electoral authority has declared Pres. Nicolás Maduro the winner of Sunday's presidential election after he secured 51.2% of the vote.Venezuela's electoral authority has declared Pres. Nicolás Maduro received 51.2% of the vote and won Sunday's presidential election.
The 61-year-old Maduro dedicated his win to his mentor and predecessor, Hugo Chávez, vowing to "defend our democracy, our law and our people."
With 80% of the vote counted, the opposition candidate and Maduro's main rival, Edmundo González, received about 44% votes.With 80% of the vote counted, the electoral authority reported that the opposition candidate and Maduro's main rival, Edmundo González, received about 44% support.