Venezuela is engulfed in mass protests following Nicolas Maduros victory in the presidential elections

Venezuela is engulfed in mass protests following Nicolas Maduro’s victory in the presidential elections Here are the key points: ▪️The opposition alleges massive falsifications in the presidential elections. ▪️The National Electoral Council announced that the incumbent president garnered 51.2% of the votes, while the candidate from the united opposition, Edmundo Gonzales, received 44%. ▪️Protests are taking place simultaneously in several major cities. There have been 187 protests recorded in 20 states. ▪️Demonstrators are blocking roads, throwing Molotov cocktails, and burning posters of Maduro. ▪️In Caracas and many other cities, protesters have torn down a statue of the late president Hugo Chavez. The police have started using tear gas. ▪️Venezuela is recalling its diplomats from countries that have stated they do not recognise the election results. These countries include Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Chile, Uruguay, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. #3 Our channel: Node o... Source: Node of Time EN