Venezuela Opposition HQ Vandalized Amid Election Tensions

A major Venezuelan opposition movement, Vente Venezuela, reported vandalism at its headquarters amid ongoing tensions over the disputed presidential election. Six unidentified men overpowered security guards, stealing equipment and damaging the property. The Venezuelan government accused the U.S. of fostering a coup attempt, following the U.S.'s recognition of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner.

CARACAS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A major Venezuelan opposition movement, Vente Venezuela, reported on Friday that its headquarters had been vandalized amid ongoing tensions over a disputed presidential election.

The opposition leaders stated that six hooded, unidentified men had overpowered security guards overnight, entered the Caracas headquarters, took equipment, and vandalized the location.

"We denounce the attacks and insecurity to which we are subjected for political reasons," the movement said via social media. The incident comes as countries including Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia called on Venezuela's government to release detailed voting tallies after the elections board declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of a third term. Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil claimed that the U.S. is "at the forefront of a coup attempt," following the U.S. State Department's recognition of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the election's actual winner.