Thousands of Venezuelans gathered in Caracas in support of an opposition candidate they believe won the presidential election by a landslide. Despite authorities declaring President Nicolás Maduro the winner and cracking down on opposition supporters, the rally showed strong opposition to his government. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has been barred from running for office, made a surprise appearance at the rally and declared victory in the election. Masked assailants had ransacked the opposition’s headquarters the day before, adding to the tension in the country. Maduro, on the other hand, held a rally of his own and promised an end to his government that has caused millions to leave the country. The political situation in Venezuela remains highly volatile, with both sides claiming victory as the country faces uncertainty about its future.
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