Elvis Amoroso
Maduro Declared Winner in Venezuela, Despite Opposition and Exit Polls Discrepancies
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro secured a third term with 51 percent of the vote, according to the country's election authorities. This announcement came shortly after midnight on Monday local time, despite several exit polls indicating a win for the opposition, as reported by Reuters.
Essequibo Referendum: Venezuela's Landslide Vote Stuns Guyana and World
Venezuela's National Electoral Council reported an overwhelming 95% support in a referendum for the annexation of Guyana's Essequibo region. The contentious vote, involving more than 10.5 million Venezuelans, marked a significant victory for the territory's accession.