Controversial Election: Uruguay's Firm Stance on Venezuela's Leadership

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Omar Paganini stated in an interview with CNN that Uruguay will not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of Venezuela's recent election. Despite Venezuela's electoral authority declaring Maduro the victor, exit polls and regional leaders indicate an opposition win and demand increased transparency.

In an exclusive interview with CNN, Uruguay's Foreign Minister Omar Paganini declared that his government will "never" recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate winner of Sunday's contentious election in Venezuela.

Despite official proclamations from Venezuela's electoral authority that Maduro emerged victorious, exit polls indicate a clear opposition win, corroborated by numerous regional leaders.

Concerns over electoral transparency have dominated the discourse, with many voices across the region calling for a reassessment of the contested results.

(With inputs from agencies.)