Venezuelan Opposition Urges U.S. Action Against Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged the U.S. to intensify pressure on President Nicolas Maduro over the disputed July presidential election. Amid international criticism and claims of a cyber-attack, the U.S. considers sanctions against Venezuelan officials. Machado stresses international investors would benefit from Maduro's ousting.

On Thursday, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on the United States to intensify its pressure on President Nicolas Maduro amid ongoing disputes over the July presidential election.

Global democracies have heavily criticized the Venezuelan government's handling of the July 28 vote, which officials claim was won by Maduro, in power since 2013. However, full tallies have not been released, with authorities blaming a cyber attack.

Machado emphasized that increased U.S. action against Maduro would benefit international investors and creditors, as estimates of Venezuela's debt range between $60 billion and $150 billion.

(With inputs from agencies.)