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Maduro asks Venezuela's high court to audit presidential election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro holds a news conference at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, July 31, 2024

PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday asked Venezuela’s high court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory.

The request by Mr Maduro comes as Cuban authorities slammed outside interference in Venezuela’s affairs.

Mr Maduro told reporters that the United Socialist Party of Venezuela is also ready to show all the vote tally sheets from Sunday’s election.

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