٠٠:٠٣:٠٣Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez held a massive rally outside the United Nations' office in Caracas on Tuesday in criticism rallies to announce electoral victory in the national elections, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro.
Footage shows the two opposition figures arriving on a double-deck bus, where they received gigantic support from the crowds of rally participants cheering underneath. The demonstrators applauded Machado and Gonzalez, holding Venezuelan flags and chanting slogans such as 'Freedom', 'This is the truth' or 'The dictatorship fell', among others.
In her address to the thousands of gathered citizens, Machado declared, "These are the glorious and luminous hours of the civic history of our country. Thousands and thousands of citizens had granted themselves their place as members of the table, witnesses, voters who had kept it for themselves and all of the country brought it to us."
"We have given the world and history a testimony of organization, discipline, love, intelligence, dedication, courage. The world cannot believe what we have done!," she continued, "Without money, without means, without gasoline, without transportation, without a budget! We are not afraid!"
Machado also voiced her message to the military force, stressing that they would need to 'defend popular sovereignty and protect the people of Venezuela' following the downfall of a 'tyranny'.
Anti-government protests surged across Caracas and other cities in Venezuela after Maduro declared triumph in the national elections on Sunday, while opposition leaders rejected his claim, accusing the National Electoral Council (CNE) of not releasing the full vote counts.
Earlier, the CNE reported that Maduro had 51 per cent of the vote to his main challenger's 44 per cent. It 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 also claimed it won with more than 70 per cent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence for the claim.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, 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.
'We are not afraid!' - Opposition leaders hold massive rally in front of UN office in Caracas
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez held a massive rally outside the United Nations' office in Caracas on Tuesday in criticism rallies to announce electoral victory in the national elections, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro.
Footage shows the two opposition figures arriving on a double-deck bus, where they received gigantic support from the crowds of rally participants cheering underneath. The demonstrators applauded Machado and Gonzalez, holding Venezuelan flags and chanting slogans such as 'Freedom', 'This is the truth' or 'The dictatorship fell', among others.
In her address to the thousands of gathered citizens, Machado declared, "These are the glorious and luminous hours of the civic history of our country. Thousands and thousands of citizens had granted themselves their place as members of the table, witnesses, voters who had kept it for themselves and all of the country brought it to us."
"We have given the world and history a testimony of organization, discipline, love, intelligence, dedication, courage. The world cannot believe what we have done!," she continued, "Without money, without means, without gasoline, without transportation, without a budget! We are not afraid!"
Machado also voiced her message to the military force, stressing that they would need to 'defend popular sovereignty and protect the people of Venezuela' following the downfall of a 'tyranny'.
Anti-government protests surged across Caracas and other cities in Venezuela after Maduro declared triumph in the national elections on Sunday, while opposition leaders rejected his claim, accusing the National Electoral Council (CNE) of not releasing the full vote counts.
Earlier, the CNE reported that Maduro had 51 per cent of the vote to his main challenger's 44 per cent. It 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 also claimed it won with more than 70 per cent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence for the claim.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, 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.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez held a massive rally outside the United Nations' office in Caracas on Tuesday in criticism rallies to announce electoral victory in the national elections, which was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro.
Footage shows the two opposition figures arriving on a double-deck bus, where they received gigantic support from the crowds of rally participants cheering underneath. The demonstrators applauded Machado and Gonzalez, holding Venezuelan flags and chanting slogans such as 'Freedom', 'This is the truth' or 'The dictatorship fell', among others.
In her address to the thousands of gathered citizens, Machado declared, "These are the glorious and luminous hours of the civic history of our country. Thousands and thousands of citizens had granted themselves their place as members of the table, witnesses, voters who had kept it for themselves and all of the country brought it to us."
"We have given the world and history a testimony of organization, discipline, love, intelligence, dedication, courage. The world cannot believe what we have done!," she continued, "Without money, without means, without gasoline, without transportation, without a budget! We are not afraid!"
Machado also voiced her message to the military force, stressing that they would need to 'defend popular sovereignty and protect the people of Venezuela' following the downfall of a 'tyranny'.
Anti-government protests surged across Caracas and other cities in Venezuela after Maduro declared triumph in the national elections on Sunday, while opposition leaders rejected his claim, accusing the National Electoral Council (CNE) of not releasing the full vote counts.
Earlier, the CNE reported that Maduro had 51 per cent of the vote to his main challenger's 44 per cent. It 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 also claimed it won with more than 70 per cent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence for the claim.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, 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.