×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated Maduro in Sunday's election

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez raise their hands during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, July 29, 2024. [VOA]

Venezuela's opposition say they have proof that challenger Edmundo Gonzalez defeated President Nicolas Maduro in Sunday's presidential elections, as street demonstrations against Maduro's victory turned deadly.

Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told reporters Monday that they have obtained more than 70% of tally sheets from the voting that show Gonzalez winning more than 6 million votes, while Maduro won over 2 million votes.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Sammy Mose 5 hrs ago
Sports
Kirimi powers to glory at VetLab Club event
Sports
Strathmore Swords bounce back to slice Eldonets in league battle
Sports
K'Ogalo silence Muranga Seal to move one win away from title
By AFP 6 hrs ago
Sports
African stars in Europe: Antoine Semenyo wins it for City