Global Protests Erupt Over Venezuelan Election Results

Thousands of Venezuelans around the world, including in Miami, are protesting the results of their country's recent presidential election, which declared Nicolas Maduro the winner amidst claims of fraud by opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado, has gone into hiding due to arrest threats but continues to call for peaceful protests. Human rights organizations report widespread arrests and violence, with 79 teenagers among the 835 detained and 11 deaths under investigation. The U.S. government and several lawmakers have recognized Gonzalez as the legitimate president-elect and called for sanctions against Maduro's regime. Maduro, however, maintains his victory and has promised severe punishment for protesters, describing them as criminals and part of a 'fascist coup.' The international community continues to watch closely as the crisis unfolds.