Venezuelan Opposition Challenges Maduro’s Disputed Election

International pressure mounts as evidence of electoral fraud and repression grows.

Opposition candidate Edmundo González reportedly won by a 2-to-1 margin, but Maduro was declared the victor.
International observers and many countries, including the US, refuse to recognize Maduro's victory.
Maduro’s regime has intensified crackdowns, detaining over 2,400 protesters and shutting down communication channels.
The opposition and international community are pushing for a peaceful transition of power.
The US is weighing diplomatic and economic strategies to support democratic change in Venezuela.