Venezuelans protest across the world to contest presidential election result

Venezuelans at home and abroad answered the opposition’s call to protest (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Venezuelans across the world have responded to a call from their country’s political opposition and taken to the streets to defend the faction’s claim to victory over Nicolas Maduro in last month’s disputed presidential election.

Demonstrations in Tokyo, Sydney, Mexico City and several other places were an effort by the main opposition coalition to make visible what they insist is the real outcome of the election.