Venezuela’s Maduro Threatens ‘New Revolution’ as Pressure Mounts to Release Voting Data

The embattled head of state faces domestic and international demands to release official data from the contested July 28 general election.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during his proclamation at the CNE headquarters in Caracas on July 29, 2024. Fedrico Parra/AFP via Getty Images

President Nicolas Maduro threatened Venezuela’s protesters and the international community on July 31, following five days of widespread civilian demonstrations that resulted in multiple police clashes, hundreds of arrests, and reports of 16 deaths.

During a stern televised address, Maduro mentioned revolution and threatened the United States.