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Venezuela on Friday was bracing for weekend protests, both from the opposition which disputes Nicolas Maduro's reelection, and the president's supporters, whom he has called to participate in the "mother of all marches" to back his win.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose claim to victory at the polls has been widely contested, is no friend of billionaire Elon Musk, and the feeling is clearly mutual, with their war of words escalating amid the political crisis in Caracas.

María Corina Machado says president should understand he lost vote, amid international doubts over victory claim

The clatter and clang of people banging pots and pans from their windows echoed through the streets of Caracas on Monday as people expressed despair after an election they claimed was stolen by President Nicolas Maduro.

Pot-banging protests erupt in Caracas after opposition claims chavista leader’s presidential re-election was rigged

As Venezuela's opposition contests the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, we take a closer look at the South American country's economic challenges. Hyperinflation, which reached a peak in 2019, may have subsided but it has underlined issues with wealth inequality and dependence on the oil sector. In addition, Caracas is…

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro won re-election with 51% of Sunday's vote, the electoral council announced on Monday, following a campaign marred by claims of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud. Opposition candidate Edmundo González, who had been leading in independent polls, won 44% of the vote.

Result with 80% of votes is immediately challenged by opposition and several governments

Venezuelans vote Sunday between continuity in President Nicolas Maduro or change in rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia amid high tension following the incumbent's threat of a "bloodbath" if he loses, which polls suggest is likely.