Venezuela's top court backs Maduro's disputed election win DW 08/23/2024
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The United Nations has officially raised concerns regarding the Supreme Court's impartiality, alleging that it is under the influence of the Venezuelan government, which impacts its legal decisions.
Marta Valinas, chair of the UN panel, stated, 'The Government exerted undue influence over TSJ decisions,' highlighting a systemic issue within Venezuela's judicial processes that raises doubts about democracy.
Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia accused Maduro of vote rigging, asserting that the sovereignty of the people is not transferable, indicating widespread distrust in the electoral process.
The Supreme Court reported that it had 'indisputably certified election material,' a claim contradicted by opposition statements alleging significant election fraud, intensifying the ongoing political crisis.
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