Winning unionist: Triumph at Ferrominera is all Venezuelans'

Rubén González has been ratified by the workers of basic iron industry Ferrominera Orinoco as secretary general of their trade union.

An impassioned winner termed his victory as "of all Venezuelans." "Our people's benefit ought to take precedence," he said.

Gonzaléz made an appeal to all those who would not vote him to join efforts to attain their common goals.

He termed his victory "a wonder" due to the odds stacked against him and in favor of his challenger Alfredo Spooner, under the aegis of government authorities.

The election that ratified González as secretary-general of Sintraferrominera started on July 27 on 23 polling stations. The count lasted 44 hours.