In a scenario marked by controversy and political discord, Venezuela finds itself once again at the center of international attention following the results of the recent presidential elections. On Monday, various protests erupted in different parts of the country, particularly in Caracas, where thousands of citizens are expressing their rejection of the announced re-election of President Nicolás Maduro.

The National Electoral Council proclaimed Maduro as the winner with 5,150,092 votes, representing 51.20% of the total, securing him a third term from January 2025 to January 2031. However, opposition leader María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González have vehemently rejected these results, declaring that González is the legitimate elected president.

The protests, which began peacefully near the Petare neighborhood in Caracas, have gathered citizens of all ages and social strata. Young hooded individuals ripped down campaign posters while the crowd chanted slogans like “It will fall! It will fall! This government will fall!”

María Arráez, a 27-year-old hairdresser who joined the protest, expressed her discontent saying, “He has to go, one way or another.” This feeling of frustration and urgency has spread throughout the city, with protesters blocking major highways in an attempt to make their demands for change and freedom heard.

The deployment of heavily armed security forces has been notable near the protests, though they have so far kept a distance from the gatherings. In other neighborhoods, retirees and office workers have shown their support by banging pots and recording the protest as a sign of solidarity.

Amid this political and social crisis, Venezuela faces one of the most challenging moments in its recent history, with a divided population and an increasingly tense political situation that is likely to continue in the coming days.

This situation is evolving rapidly, keeping not only Venezuelan citizens on edge but also the international community, which watches closely the developments in the South American country.