Mass Protests in Venezuela Over Election Fraud

Mass protests erupted across Venezuela following President Nicolas Maduro's controversial claim of victory in the recent presidential election, which is widely considered to be fraudulent. Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and leader Maria Corina Machado assert they possess tally sheets proving Gonzalez won by a substantial margin, a claim supported by independent exit polls and numerous international leaders. Violent clashes occurred between protesters and security forces, resulting in at least one death and numerous arrests. Demonstrations took place in major cities including Caracas, where protesters faced tear gas and rubber bullets. The international community, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has expressed serious concerns about the election's legitimacy and called for transparency. Venezuelans abroad, especially in the U.S., have also shown strong opposition to Maduro's claimed victory.