Following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan elections, Al Mayadeen Media Network, under Chairman Ghassan Ben Jeddou, has issued a heartfelt congratulatory statement.

Al Mayadeen said that Maduro’s victory represents a triumph for a revolutionary, free, and independent Venezuela and its people.

This victory signifies a win for political pluralism and democratic elections, and underscores the commitment to national peace and societal stability; It is a victory for the choice of national peace and societal stability, the statement read.

Al Mayadeen added that Maduro's victory extends beyond Venezuela, symbolizing a success for Latin America and the Global South, embodying the ideals of global freedom and noble humanity.

"It also champions justice worldwide, prominently supporting the Palestinian struggle for liberation and the fight against occupation and genocidal racism," the network said.

At its core, Maduro's victory signifies, as per Al Mayadeen, a triumph for the person President Nicolas Maduro, "the guardian of the revolution and the legacy of Hugo Chavez."

It also represents a major accomplishment for Maduro, who has faced blockades, coup attempts, smear campaigns, and even assassination conspiracies with notable resilience, as per the statement.

Furthermore, the network acknowledged that the win underscores Maduro's solidarity with Arabs, Muslims, the oppressed, and the working class.

"It is also a victory for Al Mayadeen, for its choices and steadfastness, and for all principled, independent media."

The network concluded its statement by extending heartfelt congratulations to President Nicolas Maduro, "our dear friend, a statesman and a revolutionary," as well as to his partner in life and struggle, First Lady Cilia Flores.

World leaders congratulate Maduro after election win

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro secured on Monday a third term, receiving 51% of the vote and defeating his rival Edmundo Gonzalez, who garnered 44%.

Here are the reactions to his historic win from around the world:

Cuba

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Monday he spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to congratulate him on a "historic" victory.

"I spoke with brother Nicolas Maduro to convey warm congratulations on behalf of the party, the government and the Cuban people for the historic electoral triumph achieved, after an impressive showing by the Venezuelan people," Diaz-Canel wrote on social media platform X.

"Nicolas Maduro, my brother, your victory, which is that of the Bolivarian and Chavista people, has cleanly and unequivocally defeated the pro-imperialist opposition. They also defeated the regional, interventionist and Monroist right. The people spoke and the Revolution won," he stressed.

Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan government, for its part, issued a message from President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo to President Maduro, congratulating him on "the great victory achieved by this heroic people for the eternal leader on his birthday," referring to the 70th anniversary of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez's birth.

Bolivia

Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce also congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart, stating, "We have closely followed this democratic festival and we welcome the fact that the will of the Venezuelan people at the polls has been respected. We want to ratify our willingness to continue strengthening our ties of friendship, cooperation and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."

Russia and Iran pledge strategic ties with Caracas

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated on Monday Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his reelection, the Kremlin said.

"Vladimir Putin congratulated Nicolas Maduro on his reelection as president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," the statement read.

Putin also described relations between Russia and Venezuela as being of a strategic partnership nature.

"I would like to confirm our readiness to continue our constructive joint work on topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda. Remember that you are always a welcome guest in Russia," the statement said.

Moreover, Russia intends to comprehensively develop relations with Venezuela, including in sensitive areas, which is in the interests of the two countries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

"We are developing our relations with Venezuela in all areas, including sensitive ones. And, of course, we pay great attention ... we know about mutual plans from the Venezuelan leadership. Such cooperation is in the interests of both the Venezuelan people and the Russians. Therefore, we will comprehensively develop our relations with Venezuela," Peskov told reporters.

On his part, Russian Ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Bogdansarov, stated that Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections would strengthen his government's position globally. He confirmed that Russia will continue to develop strategic partnership relations with Caracas.

Bogdansarov said as quoted by Sputnik, "The results of the presidential election in the country can be considered credible," and that the outcome will contribute to further enhancing Nicolas Maduro's administration's standing on the international stage, as well as strengthening Venezuela's position in the emerging multipolar world.

In the same context, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani also congratulated Venezuela's people, government, and newly elected president on successfully conducting the presidential elections. He mentioned that the elections were held with popular participation and under the supervision of hundreds of international observers from various countries, institutions, and organizations, despite some unjust and unfair threats and sanctions imposed on the country.