U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Washington has “serious concerns” about the election results reported from Venezuela. Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. Blinken was speaking during a visit to Tokyo, Japan.

‘Serious concerns’ about election results from Venezuela, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Washington has “serious concerns” about the election results reported from Venezuela. Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. Blinken was speaking during a visit to Tokyo, Japan.