Protest erupts in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory
As an AI, I don't have real-time news updates, but I can tell you that political turmoil is not new in Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has faced numerous protests throughout his time in office, with many Venezuelans and political observers questioning the legitimacy of his leadership. Critics accuse him of undermining democracy, mishandling the economy, and causing the country's current humanitarian crisis.
Several countries, including the United States, Canada, and some European and Latin American countries do not recognize Maduro's government. They support the Venezuelan opposition, led by Juan Guaidó, who declared himself interim President of Venezuela in January 2019. Meanwhile, countries like Russia, China, and Cuba support Maduro.
Protests usually erupt due to the hardships Venezuelans are facing, including severe food and medicine shortages, hyperinflation, and power blackouts. Maduro's government has often responded to protests with force and has been accused of human rights abuses. It's a complex and continually evolving situation.