CARACAS — Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday over its contested election, as President Nicolas Maduro told supporters some 2,000 people had been arrested during protests against the results.
Venezuela's electoral authority, blasted by critics as favoring the ruling socialists, proclaimed Maduro the winner, saying on Monday he obtained 51 percent compared to 46 percent for opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.The authority reaffirmed a similar margin on Friday.The published election result sparked widespread allegations of fraud. Subsequently, security forces cracked down on protests, which Maduro's government labeled part of an attempted US-backed coup.
Supporters were happy to see Machado in the streets after the leader said in a Thursday op-ed for the Wall Street Journal that she was in hiding and feared for her life.In addition to Caracas, demonstrations took place in cities including Valencia, Maracaibo and San Cristobal.'I don't deny it's a little scary to see security forces pass by,' said vendor Maria Luzardo, 46, in San Cristobal.'If is brave enough to be on the streets despite the threats, so are we.
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