The United States has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s rightful president-elect, following a July election in which President Nicolas Maduro was accused by his domestic opponents of falsely claiming victory.
The US has also cast doubt on Maduro’s claims of success in the election, which pre-election polls had shown him on track to lose by a large margin. Maduro’s government has refused calls to release data that could confirm his victory.
