Venezuelans Protest as Presidential Vote Undemocratic

Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest against the undemocratic presidential vote, demanding that President Maduro acknowledge his election loss. Observers have also voiced concerns over the legitimacy of the election.

Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia claims victory and has the support of many protesters. Meanwhile, graduate Jorge Salcedo is considering leaving Venezuela due to the political situation.

The Venezuelan government has declared Maduro the winner of the election with 51.2% of the votes, but the opposition and international observers have raised doubts over the electoral process. The opposition has obtained copies of the voting records in order to verify the results, while the government has been accused of not providing transparency in the electoral process.

The protests in Venezuela have turned violent, with several deaths and hundreds of arrests. The international community, including figures like US President Joe Biden and former Brazilian President Lula, have called for the release of the full election results.

The situation in Venezuela has garnered attention in neighboring Colombia, with Colombian media and citizens closely following the developments and expressing concerns over the potential impact on migration and regional stability. The crisis in Venezuela has become a central issue in Colombian politics, with both the left and right using it to advance their respective agendas.