What Maduro’s disputed election win means for North Korea-Venezuela ties



Analysis What Maduro’s disputed election win means for North Korea-Venezuela ties While DPRK has yet to comment on election, past suggests it will be in strongman’s corner as he digs in to confront US Gabriela Bernal August 2, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Nicolas Maduro \| Image: Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (July 31, 2024) Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the country’s disputed presidential election this week, drawing widespread skepticism of the results and triggering major domestic protests alleging fraud. Maduro’s illiberal allies — including China, Russia and Iran — were quick to recognize his win, yet North Korea has been notably silent on the result, with no state media reports on the election or letter of congratulations from Kim Jong Un. Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the country’s disputed presidential election this week, drawing widespread skepticism of the results and triggering major domestic protests alleging fraud. Maduro’s illiberal allies — including China, Russia and Iran — were quick to recognize his win, yet North Korea has been notably silent on the result, with no state media reports on the election or letter of congratulations from Kim Jong Un. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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What Maduro’s disputed election win means for North Korea-Venezuela ties

While DPRK has yet to comment on election, past suggests it will be in strongman’s corner as he digs in to confront US

Gabriela Bernal August 2, 2024

What Maduro’s disputed election win means for North Korea-Venezuela ties

President Nicolas Maduro | Image: Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (July 31, 2024)

Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the country’s disputed presidential election this week, drawing widespread skepticism of the results and triggering major domestic protests alleging fraud.

Maduro’s illiberal allies — including China, Russia and Iran — were quick to recognize his win, yet North Korea has been notably silent on the result, with no state media reports on the election or letter of congratulations from Kim Jong Un.

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