President Maduro declared winner despite election irregularities, sparking protests after barring opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from running.
Maduro's administration accused of false election results, using tactics to rig the democratic process and gain legitimacy like other authoritarian leaders worldwide.
Authoritarian governments rig elections by co-opting judiciary and legislative bodies, like President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador, who critics say dismantles democratic systems.
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