Nicolas Maduro supporters gather to celebrate first anniversary of reelection as President

Nicolas Maduro was reelected Monday with approximately 51.2% of the vote, according to the National Electoral Council.

His supporters held pro-regime rallies and marches in a show of solidarity and political continuity, particularly surrounding the Presidential palace and Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro addressed jubilant supporters gathered to commemorate the 71st birthday of late President Hugo Chavez and the first anniversary of his re-election. The Venezuelan leader announced that the ruling coalition would now govern 85% of the country’s municipalities.

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