Maduro responds to protests: We won't hand over the country's wealth to fascists

Speaking at the National Defense Council in the capital, Caracas, Maduro addressed current issues, targeting the opposition without mentioning them by name.

Maduro emphasized that violence had been brought under control thanks to the timely measures taken by security forces. "We will not surrender the wealth of this country to fascists, nor will we hand over the political power of the country to this fascist oligarchy," he stated.

Referring to the violent incidents following the presidential election, Maduro added, "Imagine the scale of these events if the security forces hadn't acted promptly. What they were trying to do was seize power through violence. But we are not cowards; we stand up bravely. We will not betray our people and we will protect the country's assets."

Maduro called on the National Assembly to take action, urging the passage of laws that would impose severe penalties on those responsible for inciting violence in the streets.

Criticizing opposition coalition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, Maduro said, "Where are those who called for violence and shared it on social networks? Let them take responsibility. The planners and financiers of these violent events must go to prison."

The National Defense Council, presided over by President Maduro, was attended by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, and top military commanders.

On July 28, a presidential election was held in Venezuela.

According to the results announced by the Venezuelan Election Council, Nicolas Maduro won the presidency for the third time with 51.20% of the vote.

Following the election, on July 29, the opposition claimed that the data from the National Election Council was inaccurate and alleged that the results had been tampered with.