Thousands Protest Maduro

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Caracas following President Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in Venezuela's recent election. The opposition, led by Edmundo González, disputes the results as fraudulent, asserting that González won with 73.2% of the vote. Demonstrators, many from surrounding slums, marched towards the presidential palace chanting for freedom and demanding government change. The protests have been met with a heavy police and military presence, with reports of tear gas being used and clashes occurring. The government has suspended some international flights and warned of legal consequences for protesters. Several Western and Latin American countries have called for the release of detailed voting records, with some refusing to recognize Maduro's victory. The US has expressed concerns about the announced results, while Venezuela has recalled diplomats from several countries in response to their "interventionist" statements.