Venezuelans around the world demonstrate to defend opposition's victory claim
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Venezuelans around the world demonstrated in solidarity with the opposition to claim victory against President Maduro, particularly emphasizing support for Edmundo Gonzalez as the rightful elected leader.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado declared: "Let the world and everyone in Venezuela recognize that the president-elect is Edmundo Gonzalez," as thousands cheered her during a Caracas demonstration.
In Mexico City, protestors chanted "Freedom! Freedom!" and "Maduro out!" highlighting their demand for recognition of the opposition's claimed electoral victory and denouncing the current government.
Antonia Imbernon stated: "What is happening right now is that Venezuela woke up ... so much so that the government doesn't dare to show the tally sheets," pointing to the government's fear of public scrutiny.
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