NEW : Maduro says he does n't care if the United States recognizes his government . Chief justice says the constitution does not provide for manual recounts . Protesters bang pots and pans in a continued demand for a recount . 8 people have died in post - election violence , state news agency reports .
NEW : Maduro says he does n't care if the United States recognizes his presidency . Chief justice says the constitution does not allow for manual recounts . Protesters bang pots and pans in a continued push for a recount . 8 people have died in post-election protests , state news agency reports .