The recent election in Venezuela has declared incumbent Nicolás Maduro the winner, but it has been overshadowed by allegations of electoral fraud from opposition parties.

Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, has stated that the European Union will not recognize the election results without verifiable evidence.

In response to the election, foreign governments, including the United States, have called on Venezuelan authorities to release complete election results.

U.S. Ambassador Frank Mora described the current Venezuelan crisis as reaching a new low, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention and action.

Cabello, a prominent government figure, has indicated a commitment to intensifying crackdowns on government opponents, threatening imprisonment for opposition leaders.

Opposition leaders, activists, and protesters have faced arrests, investigations, and forced resignations, reflecting the government's harsh stance against dissent.

The ruling by the government was anticipated due to the court's lack of independence and its history of political persecution.

Investigations have revealed that journalism in Venezuela is at a critical point, with many journalists practicing self-censorship due to fears of reprisals.

Vedant Patel, deputy spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, has urged Venezuelan political parties to begin discussions for a peaceful transition and called for the release of those detained for exercising free speech.

Foro Penal, a human rights NGO, is providing legal assistance to families of political prisoners, while social media has become a platform for anonymous testimonies from those experiencing fear and oppression.

Authorities have initiated 'Operation Tun Tun' to encourage citizens to report suspected protesters, leading to widespread arrests and limited legal representation for detainees.

Machado, currently in hiding, criticized the government's actions, claiming they are uniting and strengthening support for Gonzalez Urrutia.