Different reactions from various countries regarding the disputed Venezuela election results and President Nicolas Maduro's victory.
Reactions to President Nicolas Maduro winning a third term in Venezuelan elections highlight the global divisions.
Venezuela's electoral body announced Maduro as the winner with 51% of the vote, while the opposition claims their candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, received about 70%.
The official voting tallies from Venezuela's polling centers have not been released, hindering the opposition's ability to verify the results.
United States:
Secretary of State Blinken expressed concerns about the result not reflecting the will of the Venezuelan people. He emphasized the need for transparent counting and sharing of information.
United Kingdom:
London raised concerns about irregularities in the vote count and urged the publication of detailed results.
European Union:
EU urged respect for the voters' will in Venezuela and emphasized the importance of transparency in the electoral process.
Brazil:
Brazil called for impartial verification of the election results to uphold popular sovereignty.
Chile:
Chile demanded total transparency in the election records and process, emphasizing the need for independent verification of results.
Peru:
Peru condemned irregularities in the Venezuelan government's actions and withdrew its ambassador.
Colombia:
Colombia stressed the importance of hearing from all political actors and called for a complete vote count and audit.
Argentina:
Argentina rejected any fraud allegations and emphasized the need for defending democracy and popular will.
Russia:
President Putin reaffirmed the strategic partnership with Venezuela and pledged continued cooperation.
China:
China congratulated Maduro on his reelection and expressed readiness to strengthen their partnership.
Cuba:
Cuban leaders supported Maduro's win, emphasizing the victory of the people and the Revolution.
Honduras:
Honduras congratulated Maduro and praised the Venezuelan people's triumph and sovereignty.
Bolivia:
Bolivia welcomed the respect for the will of the Venezuelan people and expressed commitment to strengthening ties with Venezuela.
Source: ALJAZEERA
ALJAZEERA MEDIA NETWORK