Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro postponed by 24 hours the launch
of a powerful new assembly, in the face of opposition protests and
blistering claims of fraud.
Attorney General Luisa Ortega, one of Maduro's biggest rivals, said she has opened an investigation into "scandalous" electoral fraud after the British technology firm contracted to handle the vote said Maduro had exaggerated the turnout.
Maduro denied the accusations of trampling on democracy in Venezuela with Sunday's controversial election for an all-powerful "Constituent Assembly," dismissing them as a "reaction by the international enemy".
Read more: Venezuela assembly delayed as claims of voter fraud swirl - France 24
Attorney General Luisa Ortega, one of Maduro's biggest rivals, said she has opened an investigation into "scandalous" electoral fraud after the British technology firm contracted to handle the vote said Maduro had exaggerated the turnout.
Maduro denied the accusations of trampling on democracy in Venezuela with Sunday's controversial election for an all-powerful "Constituent Assembly," dismissing them as a "reaction by the international enemy".
Read more: Venezuela assembly delayed as claims of voter fraud swirl - France 24
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