EU rejects Maduro

The European Union (EU) has joined the United States and Latin American nations in rejecting the legitimacy of Nicolás Maduro's claimed victory in Venezuela's recent presidential election, citing a lack of official voting data and allegations of electoral fraud. The EU emphasized that any delay in releasing complete electoral records would further undermine confidence in the results, which Maduro's government claims showed him winning. Opposition leaders, including María Corina Machado, have called for transparency and have presented evidence suggesting opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia was the actual victor. Meanwhile, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil dismissed the EU's calls for independent verification, framing them as interference in Venezuela's sovereignty. Amidst ongoing protests and reported violence against demonstrators, the EU continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Venezuela. The international community remains vigilant as tensions rise in response to the disputed electoral outcome.