Venezuela Election Results Spark Controversy

Venezuela's recent election has caused major disagreements.

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Official results say President Nicolás Maduro won a 3rd term with 51% of the votes

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Opposition leader María Corina Machado says Edmundo González, their candidate, actually won with 70% based on exit polls and voting machine receipts.

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The government waited 6 hours after polls closed to announce Maduro's win, raising suspicion

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Maduro is unpopular. Many Venezuelans blame him for the country's economic crisis and many have left Venezuela

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The US, Chile, and other countries doubt the results and want a fair count

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Many Venezuelans are angry with Maduro and some chanted slogans about his regime falling.

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With both sides claiming victory, protests could erupt. González wants his supporters to remain peaceful.

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