Venezuelans across the world have taken to the streets to defend the opposition’s claim to victory in last month’s disputed presidential election.
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00:00Venezuelans across the world responded to a call from their country's political opposition,
00:07the Democratic Unity Platform, and took to the streets to defend the faction's claim
00:12to victory over President Nicolás Maduro in last month's disputed presidential election.
00:21In Lisbon, protesters showed copies of the election results presented by the opposition,
00:27which gave 67% of the votes to Edmundo González, more than 7.3 million votes, and only 30%
00:37to Maduro, who will have won 3.3 million votes.
00:41Demonstrators also called on worldwide governments to show their support behind González and
00:47express support to Venezuelans who are fearful in their home country of speaking against
00:52Maduro and his allies.