The Biden administration said on Monday that electoral manipulation had stripped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of reelection victory of "any credibility," and Washington left the door open to fresh sanctions on the OPEC nation. Maduro's opposition rival, Edmundo Gonzalez, asserted that he was the true winner. "We are going to take that into account as we map forward where we may head with respect to sanctions toward Venezuela." But in April the U.S. reimposed the sanctions, accusing Maduro of reneging on electoral commitments. Maduro early on Monday reiterated his campaign assertion that Venezuela's electoral system is transparent.

Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2024 04:22 UTC