Venezuela's Maduro claims poll victory as opposition cries foul

Venezuela's Maduro claims poll victory as opposition cries foul

Electoral officials in Venezuela say turnout in the controversial election for a constituent assembly was 41.5%, a figure disputed by the opposition.

The opposition coalition said 88% of voters abstained and it refused to recognise the election. It also called for more protests on Monday.

Sunday's election was marred by violence, with widespread protests and at least 10 people killed.

President Nicolás Maduro hailed the poll as a "vote for the revolution".
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