Here’s what we know about the power struggle and what it means for the country and region. Maduro and González both claimed victory in the presidential election on July 28. Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, a body stacked with Maduro allies, formally declared Maduro the winner without providing voting tallies. González has long vowed to return to Venezuela to form a new government and prevent a new Maduro term. International impactIf Maduro takes office again, it could further deteriorate diplomatic relations with many of Venezuela’s neighbors.

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