Podcast on Venezuela’s President Refusing to Accept Election Results

In the recent presidential election in Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner, sparking protests and claims of a stolen election. After a decade of economic decline and mass emigration, the opposition had hoped to end Maduro’s 11-year reign. However, with the government cracking down on protesters, the country is in a state of turmoil. The opposition and Maduro are unwilling to concede defeat, leaving Venezuela in uncertainty about its future. As tensions rise, the international community is watching closely to see what steps will be taken next. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips explains the situation and the aftermath of the election in an interview with Helen Pidd. The conflict in Venezuela has drawn global attention, and the outcome of the election will have far-reaching implications for the country and its people. As the crisis continues to unfold, the world waits to see what will happen next in Venezuela as it navigates through this tumultuous period in its history.

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