D1 A4: Venezuela's Maduro asks top court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul Flashcards
Who is Venezuela’s president?
Nicolas Maduro
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
What did the president do?
Asked the high court to audit presidential election because opposition leaders disputed his victory
Who was the president’s main challenger (opposition candidate for presidency)?
Edmundo Gonzalez
Who is the opposition leader?
Maria Carina Machado
When were the election results released?
30 July
Which party does the president belong to?
United Socialist Party of Venezuela
Which other presidents have asked Venezuelan president to release more detailed voting results?
1 - Gustavo Petro (Colombia
2 - Joe Biden (US)
3- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Brazil)
Which body does the president’s party have close ties with?
National Electoral Council
What are election observers concerns with the review of the Venezuelan election?
Review bodies have close ties with the President so might biased in favour of the president