Venezuela’s electoral body declares Maduro winner of country’s disputed presidential election

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election Monday, a day after the country’s political opposition and the entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in the contest.

The National Electoral Council declared Maduro’s victory, handing him a third six-year term. The ministers of defense, communications, technology and the head of the National Assembly were among those in attendance who applauded.

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