His intervention comes as the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia all called on Venezuela to release the full details of last Sunday’s election.

It has also attracted global criticism, with many governments around the world demanding the Venezuelan government release proof of the result.

The result has been recognised by Venezuelan allies China, Russia and Iran.

But, the US, European Union and other G7 countries have called on Mr Maduro’s government to release detailed voting data.

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    3 months ago

    I thought Venezuela hasn’t had a legitimately elected government in a very long time. Was something different this time?

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      Chavez won, at least, his first election fairly and in a landslide. So, it’s been up to 25 years since the last free and fair election there.