The US has declared Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo González the winner of the July 28 presidential election, describing the official results favouring President Nicolás Maduro as “deeply flawed”.
Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, said on Thursday that “given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and?.?.?.?to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes” and congratulated him on his “successful campaign”.
Washington’s statement steps up the pressure on Maduro, who has launched a crackdown on nationwide protests this week against his disputed re-election.
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