The decision to audit votes came after Sunday 's tight presidential election . President Henrique de Oliveira had alleged violations , requested the audit . Capriles said he accepted the council 's decision Thursday because he believes that the problems his campaign spotted would be detected in the audit of the remaining 46 % . Capriles defended his supporters , but says ` ` the crisis is not over '' A swearing - in ceremony for candidates is scheduled for Friday .
The decision to audit votes came after Sunday 's tight presidential election . President Henrique de Oliveira had alleged violations , requested the audit . Capriles defended his supporters , but says ` ` the crisis is not over '' A swearing - in ceremony for candidates is scheduled for Friday .