Rival Iván Cepeda accepted the result but alleged irregularities. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori has an irreversible lead over left-wing Roberto Sánchez

Brazil secured first place in Group E with a 3-0 win over Scotland, while hosts Mexico advanced with a perfect record and bid farewell to veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa

Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, have caused major destruction in Caracas and the country’s coastal area