The opposition says the tallies prove that their candidate and not Nicolás Maduro won the election.

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies.

Edmundo González claims he was coerced into recognising President Nicolás Maduro's victory in disputed elections.

Three US citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on suspicion of planning to destabilise the country.

The US says those sanctioned 'impeded a transparent electoral process' in Venezuela.

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Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday.

Edmundo González landed at a military base in Madrid, where he will be granted political asylum.