Protests in Venezuela After Maduro Claimed Victory in Disputed Election

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Deadly protests have ensued following Maduro’s claim of victory in Sunday’s presidential elections in Venezuela. Venezuela has already cut diplomatic ties with Peru for questioning the election results, and Colombia is now also pressuring Maduro, while the opposition is watching its window of opportunity steadily close. Opposition leaders claim that they have had access to 90% of the votes and by their count, Edmundo Gonzalez won twice as many votes as Maduro. The streets of Venezuela are waiting…