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Venezuela opposition calls for worldwide protests for election 'truth'

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Members of the Venezuelan community in Mexico march during a protest against the result announced for the Venezuelan presidential election at the Monumento a la Revolucion in Mexico City on August 10, 2024. [AFP]

Venezuela's opposition called Sunday for worldwide protests on August 17 to show support for its claimed victory in last month's election over President Nicolas Maduro, who was declared the winner.

"This Saturday, August 17, we will take to the streets of Venezuela and the world... let's shout together so that the world supports our victory and recognizes the truth and popular sovereignty," said opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in a video on social media.

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