Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's controversial re-election on July 28 has led to heightened political tension and calls for military intervention from opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. Despite the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and international recognition of González as the winner by countries such as the US and Germany, the Venezuelan military has reiterated its loyalty to Maduro. In response to a letter from the opposition urging soldiers and police to support the people, Venezuelan authorities have launched a criminal investigation against González and Machado for charges including incitement to insurrection. Protests have erupted, resulting in at least 11 deaths and numerous arrests, while Maduro's government continues to reaffirm its grip on power. The situation remains volatile as the opposition vows to persist in their challenge against the Maduro regime.