Maduro formally declared winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election

Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters gathered outside the presidential palace after electoral authorities declared him the winner of the presidential election (Fernando Vergara/AP)

Nicolas Maduro has been formally declared the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, just a day after after the country’s political opposition and the entrenched incumbent both claimed victory in the contest.

The National Electoral Council declared Mr Maduro’s victory, handing him a third six-year term.