Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, in no uncertain terms, that Edmundo Gonzalez won the election in Venezuela, even though dictator Nicolas Maduro has claimed victory, the Miami Herald reported Thursday.

“Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people, that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election,” Blinken said in a statement.

Blinken noted the democratic opposition party led by Gonzalez was polling ahead of Maduro in more than 80% of Venezuela’s precincts, adding it is “insurmountable” evidence of Gonzalez’s lead, congratulating him on running a successful campaign.

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