Thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets of Caracas on Saturday, August 3, to celebrate the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela's National Electoral Council reported that Maduro had 51 percent of the vote in the election last Sunday, while his main challenger received 44 percent. Following the result - which the opposition rejected - Maduro claimed a 'coup' was being attempted by 'fascists' with links to the US.

Protests and celebrations have been seen across Venezuela and throughout the world. While Russia, China and others congratulated Maduro, the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition also claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.

It marks Maduro's third consecutive election victory. He has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has governed the country since 2007.