Venezuela presidential election: result met with suspicion abroad – live

Washington says it has serious concerns' about result, while president of Uruguay says it is open secret Maduro would win whatever real results were'

Among the many international figures weighing in on the situation in Venezuela was the US vice president, Kamala Harris.

The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected. Despite the many challenges, we will continue to work toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Venezuela," she said.

More than a thousand international observers have taken part in the Venezuelan election. The people have spoken and their will should be respected. The right only goes along with democracy when it wins and that is unacceptable.