Maduro Rejects U.S. and Brazilian Election Criticism

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro dismissed U.S. and Brazilian leaders' remarks regarding Venezuela's disputed July presidential election. He stated on state television that the United States should not attempt to act as Venezuela's electoral authority.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday rejected criticisms from U.S. and Brazilian leaders concerning the country's contentious July presidential election.

Maduro firmly asserted on state television, "I reject absolutely that the United States is trying to become Venezuela's electoral authority."

The comments come amid growing international scrutiny of Venezuela's electoral processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)