NEW : Maduro says he does n't care if the United States recognizes his presidency . Comment: Protesters bang pots and pans in a continued push for a recount . Therefore , a manual count does not exist . 8 people have died in post-election protests , state news agency reports .
NEW : Maduro says he does n't care if the United States recognizes his presidency . Comment: Protesters bang pots and pans in a continued push for a recount . 8 people have died in post-election protests , state news agency reports .