Turnout numbers for Sunday’s controversial vote in Venezuela have been “tampered with”, the company that provided the voting system alleges.<\/p>\n
Venezuela’s electoral authorities said more than eight million people voted in the elections for a new constituent assembly.<\/p>\n
But the CEO of Smartmatic, Antonio Mugica said the actual turnout differed by at least one million.<\/p>\n
The opposition has also said the figures were inflated.<\/p>\n
“It is with the deepest regret that we have to report that the turnout numbers on Sunday 30th July for the Constituent Assembly in Venezuela were tampered with,” Mr Mugica said.<\/p>\n
He added that although his company had recorded the true number of voters, a full audit would have to take place before he could give the precise figure.<\/p>\n
During the vote, Venezuelans were asked to select more than 500 representatives to make up a constituent assembly.<\/p>\n
The opposition, which boycotted the vote, saw it as a power grab by President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro.<\/p>\n
Turnout is seen as crucial in the vote. Given that the opposition refused to field candidates, the figure gives an indication of support for the government.<\/p>\n
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