Venezuela's government "categorically" rejected a United Nations human rights report on Friday criticizing repression of political opponents and children in the wake of contested elections, saying it was a sign of coercion against the state.

Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.

Venezuela's government rejected a U.N. human rights report that criticized the state's post-election repression of political opponents and children. The report highlighted violent methods used against dissenters after contested elections.