Venezuela's top court affirmatively validates Maduro's electoral triumph.
After the controversial Venezuelan presidential election, marred by accusations of fraud, the pro-government Supreme Court officially declared authoritarian figurehead Nicolás Maduro as the victor. This news was shared by the Court's President, Caryslia Rodríguez. Regrettably, a cyber-attack on the voting system prevented the publication of the specific results from each polling station.
The faithful electoral body announced Maduro, who has been in control since 2013, as the victor of the July poll. However, they have yet to disclose the comprehensive results. The opposition points fingers at the government for election manipulation, celebrating the victory of their candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia. The United States and several Latin American nations have already acknowledged Maduro's election victory. Meanwhile, the European Union and the Organization of American States cast doubt on the official election outcome.
The UN investigation panel on Venezuela voiced their concerns on social media. They stated that neither the Supreme Court nor the electoral body can be considered impartial or independent. Both institutions are led by party loyalists and have played a role in state suppression. The government has reportedly interfered with the court's operations.
The opposition continues to accuse the government of fraud, claiming election manipulation to favor Maduro. The UN investigation panel also questioned the impartiality of the Supreme Court and the electoral body due to their alleged involvement in state suppression.
