Oranjestad, Aruba — Over the weekend, Venezuelan citizens living in Aruba took to the streets in protest against President Nicolas Maduro’s refusal to accept defeat in the recent elections held on July 28th. The protest was part of a series of demonstrations by Venezuelans across the globe, expressing their frustration and disappointment with Maduro’s handling of the electoral process.

A significant number of protesters gathered in front of the Simón Bolívar Center, surprising many with their strong turnout. They voiced their discontent with the Venezuelan government’s decision not to submit the legal documents that detail the voting process. Instead, Maduro has declared himself the victor without transparency, raising doubts about the legitimacy of the election results.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) announced Maduro’s victory late at night on July 28th but has since failed to release the detailed documents of the electoral results, causing further suspicion among the opposition and the international community. The absence of these documents has led many to question the final outcome of the election, which the opposition claims was won decisively by Gonzalez Urrutia.

The protesters in Aruba, echoing the sentiments of opposition parties, insist that the lack of transparency by the CNE has fueled widespread skepticism about the election’s integrity. They believe that Maduro’s government is violating the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people, who have repeatedly voted for change only to see their voices ignored.

While it remains unclear whether more protests will follow, those who organized the demonstration emphasized the importance of continued international pressure on Maduro’s government. They hope this pressure will eventually lead to the recognition of the true will of the Venezuelan people, who they believe voted for change on July 28th.