The US government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the 'president-elect' following the disputed July election won by Nicolas Maduro. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized respect for Venezuelan voters' will. González, supported by opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, claimed he won with double the votes of Maduro. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro later called the elections a 'mistake.' Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)