Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Venezuela’s capital to show their support for an opposition candidate believed to have won the presidential election by a landslide. Despite authorities declaring President Nicolás Maduro as the winner of the election, supporters of the opposition candidate, who had been in hiding due to threats and risks to her safety, rallied behind her at the event.
During the rally, opposition leader María Corina Machado addressed the crowd, expressing confidence in their victory and calling for unity against the current government. The event was marked by chants, singing of the national anthem, and a strong sense of determination among the supporters.
The rally took place amidst tensions between the opposition and the government, with incidents of arrests, threats, and vandalism targeting opposition leaders and their supporters. Despite these challenges, the opposition remains defiant and focused on their goal of bringing about change in the country.
The event concluded with Machado being escorted away on a motorcycle, symbolizing the ongoing struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Meanwhile, President Maduro urged his own supporters to participate in a separate march, highlighting the deep political divide in the country. The outcome of the election and the future of Venezuela remain uncertain as both sides continue to push for their respective agendas.
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