Protesters have taken to the streets across Venezuela after president Nicolas Maduro was announced the winner of the disputed Sunday (28 July) election — creating a sense of déjà vu from past elections marked by controversy and unrest.
In response, the EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell urged greater transparency and integrity in the electoral process. Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Elena is EUobserver's editor-in-chief. She is from Spain and has studied journalism and new media in Spanish and Belgian universities. Previously she worked on European affairs at VoteWatch Europe and the Spanish news agency EFE.
Elena is EUobserver's editor-in-chief. She is from Spain and has studied journalism and new media in Spanish and Belgian universities. Previously she worked on European affairs at VoteWatch Europe and the Spanish news agency EFE.