Venezuela held a disputed presidential election on July 28, 2024.
According to the National Electoral Council, President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, won 51% of the votes.
The Opposition claimed that the tally sheets from electronic voting machines indicated Edmundo González's victory with 43%.
The Opposition's claims were backed by the U.S. and other Western countries.
Mr. Maduro's victory was confirmed by the Supreme Court, which he handpicked.
In response to calls for him to step down, Maduro intensified a crackdown on the Opposition.
24 people were killed, and 2,400 were arrested in relation to post-election protests.
Venezuelan police surrounded the Argentine embassy in Caracas, where some Opposition figures had taken refuge.
Venezuela faces rapid economic decline, with hyperinflation, extreme poverty, and shortages of food and medicine.
Venezuela is under U.S. sanctions, contributing to its economic crisis.
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