In Venezuela, opposition protesters are once again filling the streets, challenging the results of the July 28 election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged supporters to stay united, saying, they won’t leave the streets."
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00:00In Venezuela, opposition protesters are once again filling the streets, challenging the
00:06results of the July 28 election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term.
00:13Opposition leader Mariah Carina Machado urged supporters to stay united, saying they won't
00:19leave the streets.
00:20The opposition claims their vote count shows opposition candidate Edmundo González as
00:26a real winner, and international calls are growing for a full breakdown of the election
00:31results.
00:32Protests have already turned violent, with at least 25 people killed and over 2,400 arrested.
00:39Al Jazeera reports that human rights organizations are raising concerns about the ongoing detentions.
00:45In response, Maduro has accused his opponents of attempting a coup, even calling for the
00:50arrest of Machado and González.
00:53Protests are also spreading globally, with Venezuelan communities rallying in cities
00:58like Sydney and Melbourne to support the opposition.
01:02International pressure on Maduro's government continues, with countries like Colombia and
01:06Brazil calling for new elections and the Organization of American States urging Caracas to release
01:12detailed election records.