Nicolás Maduro has blamed far-right conspiracies for the turmoil in Venezuela following claims of election fraud.
Addressing foreign journalists in Caracas, Maduro accused his political rivals, Edmundo González Urrutia and conservative leader María Corina Machado, of inciting unrest.
Maduro described the situation as “the most criminal attempt to seize power” and ordered security forces to patrol the streets.
He urged citizens to report protesters using a government app. González and Machado assert they won the election by a landslide due to public dissatisfaction with Venezuela’s economic crisis and mass migration.
Maduro, however, declared himself the victor without proof, triggering protests and international criticism.
The Carter Center, invited by Maduro’s administration to observe the election, condemned the vote as undemocratic and lacking transparency.
The U.S. expressed “serious concerns” about the election process and urged Maduro to recognize González as the winner.
Despite these allegations, Maduro rebuffed the criticisms, calling them part of a global far-right movement against his administration.
He threatened to imprison González and Machado, accusing them of plotting a civil war.
Observers note Maduro’s precarious position, with Venezuela’s future uncertain.
The country faces increasing isolation, with flights to several countries suspended.
Amid the unrest, more than 1,000 people have been detained, and the streets of Caracas remain tense and quiet.
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