Venezuela's Supreme Court, comprised of Maduro-appointed judges, has officially certified President Nicolás Maduro's re-election victory in July. Following an analysis of voting data submitted by the electoral authority and various political parties, Maduro's win with 51.2% of the votes against opposition candidate Edmundo González has been reaffirmed.
This decision, declared by Supreme Court President Caryslia Rodríguez, solidifies Maduro's position as the legitimate winner of the presidential elections. The court's verification process, overseen by Maduro loyalists, ensures that the results cannot be contested or appealed, as confirmed by top lawmaker Jorge Rodríguez.
In response to allegations of fraud raised by the opposition, particularly led by María Corina Machado, Maduro had requested the court to investigate and verify his victory. Despite opposition claims, Edmundo González chose not to attend the court's summon, citing the court's lack of authority over the election results.
The Supreme Court's detailed examination of the voting data, which included personal supervision by the judges over the tabulations, now officially cements Maduro's re-election and further solidifies his hold on power amidst ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela.