BBC Online :
The US secretary of state has said there was “overwhelming evidence” Venezuela’s opposition won the recent presidential election.
In a statement Antony Blinken said it was clear Edmundo González, had won the most votes – despite incumbent president Nicolás Maduro declaring a disputed victory.
“Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s 28 July presidential election,” Mr Blinken said.
His intervention comes as the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia all called on Venezuela to release the full details of last Sunday’s election.
Last Sunday, the electoral council, which is government-controlled, announced President Maduro had won the election for a third term.