Venezuela Opposition Stakes Claim to Election Victory
Venezuela's opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, announced on Monday that they possess 73.2% of the voting tallies from Sunday's election, which supports their claim of victory. Meanwhile, an opposition advisor reported that security forces attempted to enter the Argentine embassy where six opposition members are taking refuge.
Venezuela's opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, declared on Monday that they control 73.2% of the voting tallies from Sunday's election, providing evidence for their claimed victory.
In a separate incident, an opposition advisor revealed on social media that security forces were attempting to breach the Argentine embassy, where six opposition members have been taking refuge since warrants were issued for their arrests.
This development marks a significant tension point in the ongoing political struggle in Venezuela.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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