Maduro declared winner in Venezuelan election - Opposition doubts result

Incumbent Nicolás Maduro secures re-election in highly controversial Venezuelan presidential election, while opposition rejects the results and raises allegations of fraud. International criticism and doubts about the legitimacy of the election outcome have been expressed by countries including Germany, the US, and several Latin American nations.

Protests have erupted in Venezuela, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces resulting in at least one death. The Organization of American States (OAS) has stated that the election results cannot be recognized due to 'exceptional manipulation' by the Maduro regime.

Maduro has received support from allies such as Russia, China, and Cuba, while the EU and other countries are calling for transparency and a verifiable vote count. Venezuela's economic crisis and hyperinflation, for which many Venezuelans blame Maduro, have led to a significant migration crisis.

This election has further deepened divisions and international isolation for Venezuela, with accusations of the erosion of democracy and human rights under Maduro's authoritarian regime.