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August 2, 2024

U.S. Recognizes Venezuelan Opposition Candidate as Winner of Presidential Election
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The Biden administration has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate
Edmundo González as the winner of Sunday's contested presidential
election - a move expected to add to tensions with President Nicolás
Maduro, who has called for a "new revolution" if the U.S. and other
foreign actors continue to challenge his reelection for a third term.
Venezuela's electoral body declared Maduro the winner Monday, but his
rivals have claimed they have proof that Edmundo González received more
votes, but have not made this evidence public.


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