By Alek Buttermann Colombian President Gustavo Petro has refrained from recognising Nicolás Maduro’s self-declared victory in the recent Venezuelan elections, calling instead for a verifiable vote count and international oversight. In a detailed statement posted on his X account, Petro, who has often aligned with Venezuela’s socialist government, expressed concerns about the credibility of the electoral process. He warned that the prevailing doubts could lead to ‘deep and violent polarisation’ within Venezuela. The Venezuelan electoral authority, dominated by Maduro’s appointees, announced ear…