Bobbie D. Frantz Treasurer | DeKalb County Republican Party
Bobbie D. Frantz Treasurer | DeKalb County Republican Party
Argentinian President Javier Milei has claimed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro lost the national election, despite official reports stating otherwise. According to Milei, "Venezuelans chose to end the communist dictatorship," indicating a victory for the opposition.
Exit polls suggest a significant lead for opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, with 66.6% of the vote compared to Maduro's 30.86%. A Chavista worker reportedly shared a selfie from a computing center showing screens displaying Maduro's defeat in several states.
Reports have emerged of celebrations among opposition supporters in Caracas after claims of Gonzalez's victory over Maduro were announced in Petare. However, concerns about potential violence remain as Maduro is expected not to concede easily.
The Venezuelan government has accused foreign governments and powers of interfering with the electoral process. They issued a statement warning against intervention and asserting Venezuela's right to self-determination.
Despite these allegations, official results declared by Elvis Amoroso of the National Electoral Council show Maduro securing 51% of the vote against Gonzalez's 44%. The announcement was delayed, raising suspicions about internal debates within the government regarding how to proceed following early claims of an opposition win.
Elon Musk commented on reports that armed groups loyal to Maduro were seizing ballot boxes in Falcón state, calling it "messed up." Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio suggested that the Maduro regime might shut down internet access in Venezuela following what he termed as "complete fraud" in the elections.
Maduro remains officially declared as the winner amid ongoing disputes over election integrity and transparency.
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