Biden says he supports new election in Venezuela

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© Reuters. U.S. President Joe Biden addresses an audience of content creators at the White House Creator Economy Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he backed a new election in Venezuela.

Biden was speaking to reporters in the wake of Brazil urging a new vote two weeks after leader Nicolas Maduro claimed re-election victory in a contest cast in doubt by Western nations.