- Blinken said Edmundo received the most votes
- The opposition has disputed this result
- The situation has led to protests
The US Secretary of State has made a statement regarding the recent presidential election in Venezuela.
Antony Blinken said that based on available information, it appears that Edmundo González Urrutia received the most votes.
However, the Venezuelan electoral council, controlled by the government, has declared incumbent President Nicolás Maduro the winner.
The opposition has disputed this result, claiming their own tally shows they won by a wide margin.
The situation has led to protests and international calls for clarity on the election outcome.
Various governments, including Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, have urged Venezuela to release detailed election results.
The Venezuelan government has not yet provided official proof of the result.
