
Newsweek
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed an unexpected victory in Sunday's election, securing a third six-year term in a result that opposition leaders have contested, alleging manipulation of the vote count. Maduro claimed 51% of the vote, overcoming the main opposition candidate, Edmundo González, who garnered 44%, according to the official count. A small number countries have recognized Maduro's victory, while others have expressed serious concerns about the election's integrity. Maduro's legitimacy has been questioned since his first election win in 2013, but on Sunday he received strong support from long-time...