Maduro Declared Winner of Disputed Venezuelan Presidential Election, Opposition Vows to Defend Votes

Caracas, Venezuela Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Demonstrations erupted in Caracas as supporters of both sides gathered and attempted to block freeways
Maduro received 51% of votes compared to Edmundo Gonzalez's 44%
Nicolás Maduro declared winner of Venezuelan presidential election on July 29, 2024
Opposition leaders vowed to defend their votes after disputed outcome
Retired diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez was a last-minute stand-in for opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado who was blocked from running by the Maduro-controlled supreme court
Maduro Declared Winner of Disputed Venezuelan Presidential Election, Opposition Vows to Defend Votes

In a highly disputed outcome, Venezuelan electoral body formally declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election held on July 29, 2024. Maduro received 51% of the votes compared to retired diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez's 44%. The announcement was made by the National Electoral Council, which is loyal to Maduro's ruling party. Opposition leaders held a news conference later in the day and vowed to defend their votes. Demonstrations erupted in Caracas as supporters of both sides gathered at several points in the city and attempted to block freeways. The opposition had put their faith in the ballot box after failing to oust Maduro through demonstrations since 2014. Gonzalez was a last-minute stand-in for opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado, who was blocked by the Maduro-controlled supreme court from running for any office for 15 years.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Did any foreign interference occur?
  • Was the electoral process free and fair?
  • Were all votes accurately counted?

Sources

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Venezuela election: Choreographed celebrations as Nicolas Maduro claims victory

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ Ione Wells Monday, 29 July 2024 18:24
  • Unique Points
    • Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election
    • Fireworks were set off in Caracas to celebrate Maduro’s victory
  • Accuracy
    • Maduro received 51% of the votes compared to retired diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez's 44%
  • Deception (35%)
    The article contains selective reporting as the author only reports details that support the opposition's position and ignores the government's perspective. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the situation in Venezuela as a 'migration crisis on the US border' and 'flailing economy'. Additionally, there is sensationalism with phrases like 'choreographed celebrations', 'carefully curated way', and 'instant crackle of fireworks rippled around the Venezuelan Caracas'.
    • There were allegations that some of those who work for the state, including police students, were told how to vote.
    • The opposition claimed instantly that they, not the president, had won.
    • They think this could mean more potential for the electronic figures to be tampered with and allege many of their observers were not allowed into the counts.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation in Venezuela. However, no explicit logical fallacies were found in the author's own assertions.
    • . . .the government faces pressure from both the international community and the opposition here to explain their numbers . . .
  • Bias (50%)
    The author expresses a clear bias against Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan government by using language such as 'carefully curated way', 'instant crackle of fireworks rippled around the Venezuelan Caracas', 'jubilant crowds, draped in the Venezuelan flag, dancing and cheering on the president' and 'his governing party paying for incentives for people to support him'. The author also expresses agreement with the opposition's claims without providing any evidence of their validity. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes reflecting a negative position towards Maduro and his government.
    • As the electoral authorities, which Nicolas Maduro controls, announced he’d won a third term in office, an instant crackle of fireworks rippled around the Venezuelan Caracas.
      • But you wouldn’t know this from watching the news here. Television screens up and down the country only showed jubilant crowds, draped in the Venezuelan flag, dancing and cheering on the president.
        • Even prior to allegations of explicit fraud the question was asked: Is this contest fair?
          • The opposition say they will announce in the coming days how they plan to challenge the results. They and the international community have asked for proof of the numbers the government has put out, as granular as count by count.
            • The opposition were so far ahead in opinion polls that many analysts believed these tactics were necessary as it would be hard for the government to claim a win without seeming far-fetched.
              • They think this could mean more potential for the electronic figures to be tampered with and allege many of their observers were not allowed into the counts.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              84%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Entrenched incumbent Maduro is declared winner of Venezuela's disputed presidential election

              The Associated Press News Monday, 29 July 2024 06:40
              • Unique Points
                • Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of the disputed presidential election on July 29, 2024
                • Maduro received 51% of the votes compared to retired diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez’s 44%
                • Opposition leaders held a news conference later in the day and vowed to defend their votes
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is highly deceptive in its portrayal of the Venezuelan presidential election. It fails to mention any issues with the election process or report on the opposition's claims of victory, instead presenting Maduro's victory as the official result. The author also implies that there was a high turnout for the election and omits any reporting on international reactions that criticize the electoral process or results. Additionally, it is deceptive in its portrayal of Venezuela's economic situation by citing IMF projections of economic growth without contextualizing the ongoing struggles faced by Venezuelans.
                • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of his country’s disputed presidential election Monday, a day after the political opposition and the entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in the contest.
                • The National Electoral Council, which is loyal to Maduro’s ruling party, announced his victory, handing him a third six-year term as the leader of an economy recovering from collapse and a population desperate for change.
                • There was no immediate comment from the opposition, which had vowed to defend its votes.
                • Officials delayed the release of detailed vote tallies from Sunday’s election after proclaiming Nicolás Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, compared with 44% for retired diplomat Edmundo González.
              • Fallacies (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (85%)
                The article is somewhat biased in favor of Nicolas Maduro and the ruling party. The author states that Maduro was formally declared the winner of the presidential election by the National Electoral Council, which is loyal to his ruling party. The author also includes quotes from Maduro claiming that he has faced attempts at a coup and that Venezuela's 'law will be respected.' Additionally, there are several instances where the author highlights opposition leaders' reactions without providing countering viewpoints or quotes from Maduro or his supporters. This creates an imbalance in the reporting of the two sides. However, no overtly extreme language or conspiracy theories are mentioned by the author.
                • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) \u2014 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of his country\u2019s disputed presidential election Monday...
                  • Maduro said that there will be no weakness this time and that Venezuela\u2019s 'law will be respected.'
                    • Officials delayed the release of detailed vote tallies from Sunday\u2019s election after proclaiming Nicolás Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, compared with 44% for retired diplomat Edmundo González.
                      • The National Electoral Council, which is loyal to Maduro\u2019s ruling party, announced his victory...
                        • There was no immediate comment from the opposition... Opposition leaders planned to hold a news conference later in the day.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        98%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                        Venezuelan electoral body formally declares Maduro winner of presidential election, handing him third six-year term

                        ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Monday, 29 July 2024 18:27
                        • Unique Points
                          • Venezuelan electoral body declared Maduro as the winner of the presidential election
                          • Maduro will serve a third six-year term as President of Venezuela
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Fallacies (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Bias (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        98%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                        See how Venezuelans reacted to Maduro’s election win claim

                        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Phil ClarkeHill Monday, 29 July 2024 15:43
                        • Unique Points
                          • Over 7.7 million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014 due to economic and political crisis under President Maduro’s government.
                          • Many Venezuelan expats had hoped for a fair election as a potential chance to return home.
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Fallacies (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Bias (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        90%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                        Financial Times Monday, 29 July 2024 18:27
                        • Unique Points
                          • Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was formally declared the winner of the disputed presidential election on July 29, 2024
                          • Maduro received 51% of the votes compared to retired diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez’s 44%
                          • Opposition leaders held a news conference later in the day and vowed to defend their votes
                          • Demonstrators gathered at several points in Caracas and attempted to block freeways
                          • The opposition put its faith in the ballot box after failing to oust Maduro through demonstrations since 2014
                          • Gonzalez was a last-minute stand-in for opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado, who was blocked by the Maduro-controlled supreme court from running for any office for 15 years
                        • Accuracy
                          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                        • Deception (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Fallacies (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Bias (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication