Protesters gather in Venezuela following a disputed election victory by President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro bows to pressure and calls for an audit of the election. International community expresses concerns over electoral process. Anti-government protests escalate with clashes between protesters and police.
Key Points
Maduro calls for audit after disputed election results
Opposition claims victory was rigged
International community expresses concerns over electoral process
Anti-government protests escalate with clashes between protesters and police
Pros
Pressure from protesters and international community prompts audit of election
Calls for transparent vote count and supervision by all political forces
Cons
Allegations of electoral fraud and lack of democratic process
Violent crackdown on protesters by Maduro's regime