Calls for Transparency in Venezuela's Election Results

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has asked Venezuela to release verifiable voting data following the electoral council’s announcement that President Nicolas Maduro had won a third term, which contradicts exit polls. Other international leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chilean President Gabriel Boric, have made similar demands.

Spain's Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, on Monday morning called on Venezuela to provide broken down and verifiable voting data after the national electoral council declared President Nicolas Maduro as the winner of a third term. This announcement stands in contrast to several exit polls.

Albares' call for transparency echoes similar demands made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, and other leaders across Latin America, aiming to ensure the electoral process's credibility.

The push from international figures highlights the growing concerns over the legitimacy of Venezuela's electoral outcomes and emphasizes the need for clear, transparent procedures in future elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)