Venezuela's political crisis deepens as election standoff continues

Demonstrators demand Maduros ouster and recognition of González as rightful president
Demonstrators demand Maduro's ouster and recognition of González as rightful president

Venezuelan political unrest continues to escalate as the opposition party and its supporters protest across the country.

According to Reuters, political opposition and its supporters on Saturday, August 17, once again protested against the election results that declared President Nicolas Maduro winner in the elections on July 28.

The protestors demanded the recognition of the victory of their candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, who, as per their party, got 67% of the votes, and the ouster of the president, Maduro.

Meanwhile, the electoral authority of the country said that Maduro won his third term in power with under 52% of support.

The government's crackdown on demonstrations has resulted in the arrest of 2,400 protestors, whereas at least 32 people were killed in clashes connected to the government.

One of the protestors, standing on the truck in the crowd, said, “There is nothing above the voice of the people, and the people have spoken.”

Another 52-year-old demonstrator told Reuters, “We have already been through the worst, we don't have any more fear. My daughter died because there were no medical supplies in the university hospital. I have nothing to lose, but I want a future for my grandchildren."

The international community has suggested numerous suggestions, including re-elections, to overcome the political crisis in Venezuela, but both the ruling and opposition parties have rejected it.

Related
Read more : World

Liberian president speaks English, country's official language 'beautifully,' says Trump

Liberian president speaks English, country's official language 'beautifully,' says Trump
The president of Liberia was praised for his command of English at the White House meeting

Chicago flash flood 2025: 5+ inches of rain prompts emergency alerts

Chicago flash flood 2025: 5+ inches of rain prompts emergency alerts
Garfield Park area recorded a surprising 4.63 inches of rain in just 90 minutes, with a storm total of 5.45 inches

Russia launches largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine amid escalating tensions

Russia launches largest-ever drone attack on Ukraine amid escalating tensions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemns Russia’s biggest aerial attack during ‘peace’ efforts

Philadelphia union workers strike ends after deal with city council

Philadelphia union workers strike ends after deal with city council
Nearly 10,000 Philadelphia blue-collar employees went on strike over a pay and benefits dispute

New Mexico ‘dangerous’ flash flooding kills 2, sweeps away house

New Mexico ‘dangerous’ flash flooding kills 2, sweeps away house
New Mexico hit with record-breaking rainfall, flash flooding traps dozens in homes, vehicles

South Korea returns 6 North Koreans rescued at sea in ‘humanitarian stance’

South Korea returns 6 North Koreans rescued at sea in ‘humanitarian stance’
Seoul sends six non-defectors to North Korea after their ‘strong desire’ to return home

Guatemala shaken by series of earthquakes, authorities urge evacuations

Guatemala shaken by series of earthquakes, authorities urge evacuations
Guatemala earthquakes trigger landslides, causing injuries and widespread damage

New Mexico hit with flash flood warning as water sweeps away three people

New Mexico hit with flash flood warning as water sweeps away three people
A search operation for a father and two children is underway in Ruidoso after they were swept away in floodwater