Maduro pretended to hold elections and the foolish opposition is now demonstrating in the streets because they took this ritual seriously.

What I find notable is the reluctance shown by several left-wing LatAm governments in recognizing the results:
https://www.caracaschronicles.com/2024/07/29/most-of-the-world-is-challenging-maduro-to-prove-he-won/
>Brazil: A government’s communique and special envoy Celso Amorin demanded a detailed account, “tally by tally”, before pronouncing a winner.
>Chile: President Gabriel Boric opened the reactions on the side that is not recognizing, demanding detailed account. [Note: he even called the results "difficult to believe"].
>Mexico: President AM Lopez Obrador, a lukewarm ally of Maduro, said he will wait for a complete account of all votes. Mexico will probably launch an emergency mediation group with Brasilia and Washington D.C.