٠٠:٠٢:٤٩Thousands of supporters of Nicolas Maduro marched through the streets of Caracas to celebrate his re-election to a third presidential term on Tuesday.
"I say to the coward [opposition leader Edmundo] Gonzalez Urrutia, to the new [former challenger Juan] Guaido, Mr Coward, don't mess with the humble woman in your home and family, Mr Coward, don't mess with the common man," he said. "Come to me here, I am waiting for you in Miraflores, Mr Gonzalez Urrutia. Come to me, coward."
It came after the opposition also claimed to have won the election, despite the National Electoral Council reporting that Maduro had 51 percent of the vote to Gonzalez's 44 percent.
Maduro has accused his opponents of attempting to instigate a 'colour revolution' - and also implicated the United States - following his victory.
Footage also shows demonstrators marching with Venezuelan flags and placards, chanting and singing, as some of them were driving down the road on motorcycles.
Maduro outlined two measures to restore peace to the country following a number of protests.
"One, to comply with the order I gave today in the National Security Council of military and police patrolling in all the cities of Venezuela, joint patrolling, and two, people mobilised in the streets every day," he said.
Sunday's win marks his third consecutive election victory. He has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has governed the country since 2007.
Protests and celebrations have been seen across Venezuela and throughout the world. While Russia, China and others congratulated Maduro, the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent, Gonzalez, is a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations which she denies. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.
'Come to me, coward' – Maduro addresses Gonzalez as his supporters celebrate election victory in Caracas
Thousands of supporters of Nicolas Maduro marched through the streets of Caracas to celebrate his re-election to a third presidential term on Tuesday.
"I say to the coward [opposition leader Edmundo] Gonzalez Urrutia, to the new [former challenger Juan] Guaido, Mr Coward, don't mess with the humble woman in your home and family, Mr Coward, don't mess with the common man," he said. "Come to me here, I am waiting for you in Miraflores, Mr Gonzalez Urrutia. Come to me, coward."
It came after the opposition also claimed to have won the election, despite the National Electoral Council reporting that Maduro had 51 percent of the vote to Gonzalez's 44 percent.
Maduro has accused his opponents of attempting to instigate a 'colour revolution' - and also implicated the United States - following his victory.
Footage also shows demonstrators marching with Venezuelan flags and placards, chanting and singing, as some of them were driving down the road on motorcycles.
Maduro outlined two measures to restore peace to the country following a number of protests.
"One, to comply with the order I gave today in the National Security Council of military and police patrolling in all the cities of Venezuela, joint patrolling, and two, people mobilised in the streets every day," he said.
Sunday's win marks his third consecutive election victory. He has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has governed the country since 2007.
Protests and celebrations have been seen across Venezuela and throughout the world. While Russia, China and others congratulated Maduro, the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent, Gonzalez, is a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations which she denies. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.
Thousands of supporters of Nicolas Maduro marched through the streets of Caracas to celebrate his re-election to a third presidential term on Tuesday.
"I say to the coward [opposition leader Edmundo] Gonzalez Urrutia, to the new [former challenger Juan] Guaido, Mr Coward, don't mess with the humble woman in your home and family, Mr Coward, don't mess with the common man," he said. "Come to me here, I am waiting for you in Miraflores, Mr Gonzalez Urrutia. Come to me, coward."
It came after the opposition also claimed to have won the election, despite the National Electoral Council reporting that Maduro had 51 percent of the vote to Gonzalez's 44 percent.
Maduro has accused his opponents of attempting to instigate a 'colour revolution' - and also implicated the United States - following his victory.
Footage also shows demonstrators marching with Venezuelan flags and placards, chanting and singing, as some of them were driving down the road on motorcycles.
Maduro outlined two measures to restore peace to the country following a number of protests.
"One, to comply with the order I gave today in the National Security Council of military and police patrolling in all the cities of Venezuela, joint patrolling, and two, people mobilised in the streets every day," he said.
Sunday's win marks his third consecutive election victory. He has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has governed the country since 2007.
Protests and celebrations have been seen across Venezuela and throughout the world. While Russia, China and others congratulated Maduro, the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent, Gonzalez, is a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations which she denies. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.