2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary Election Sunday Dec 06,2015

The opposition in Venezuela has won a majority of seats in the National Assembly, overturning nearly two decades of dominance by the Socialists of President Nicolas Maduro.

84 seats needed for a majority int he 167 Member National Assembly

Five hours after polling ended, the National Electoral Council announced the opposition had won 99 seats.

The Socialists have gained 46 seats, with another 22 yet to be declared.

President Maduro has admitted defeat, saying his party recognised "these adverse results".