- The opposition leader said that the decision responds to the actions of the Venezuelan government against González
Opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Sunday, September 8, that Edmundo González’s departure from Venezuela was necessary to “preserve his freedom, integrity and life.”
Machado said that the decision was a response to the Venezuelan government’s actions against González. The opposition leader said that the candidate of the Unitary Platform for Democracy will be sworn in on January 10 as the “president-elect of the country” and alleged that González will continue “fighting” outside of Venezuela.
“Let this be very clear to everyone: Edmundo will fight from outside alongside our diaspora and I will continue to do so here, alongside you,” the statement concludes.
Machado said the decision was in response to the threats and actions of the Venezuelan government against González, which he condemned and described as measures to “silence” him.
“His life was in danger, and the increasing threats, summons, arrest warrants and even attempts at blackmail and coercion to which he has been subjected, demonstrate that the regime has no scruples or limits in its obsession with silencing him and trying to subdue him,” wrote the opposition member.
The opposition leader said that the candidate of the Unitary Platform for Democracy will be sworn in on January 10 as the “president-elect of the country” and alleged that González will continue “fighting” outside of Venezuela, while she will continue from within the national territory.
“Let this be very clear to everyone: Edmundo will fight from outside alongside our diaspora and I will continue to do so here, alongside you,” the statement concludes.
Edmundo Gonzalez leaves Venezuela
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On September 7, Edmundo Gonzalez left Venezuela after being in hiding. The Public Prosecutor’s Office accused him of “usurpation of functions”, “forgery of public documents”, “instigation to disobedience of laws”, “conspiracy”, “sabotage to damage systems and association (to commit a crime)”, according to the published citations by the judicial body on social networks.
The investigation against Edmundo González is related to the publication of a Web pagein which the PUD claims to have uploaded “83.5% of the electoral records”. However, Machado assumed the responsibility for the publication of the minutes on this platform.
“I take responsibility for the minutes because they are legal, legitimate and express the popular sovereignty of the Venezuelan people,” Machado said on September 5 through X, minutes after the Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, reiterated that there is an arrest warrant against González for the dissemination of these documents.
Spain agreed to grant asylum to Edmundo González
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Sunday, September 8, that Spain will grant political asylum to Edmundo González.
Albares confirmed the decision in statements to journalists in Muscat, where the Spanish Air Force plane carrying Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, leading a delegation that includes the minister, made a stopover on its way to China.
The diplomat also said that he had spoken with González once when he was on the Spanish Air Force plane in which the Venezuelan was travelling and the latter expressed his gratitude.
“I have also conveyed to him our joy that he is well, that he is on his way to Spain, and I have reiterated the government’s commitment to political rights, freedom of expression and demonstration, and the physical integrity of all Venezuelans,” he added.
Asked whether the decision was made because there were fears for González’s physical safety, Albares stressed that it was made at his request after spending some time at the residence of the Spanish Embassy in Caracas, although he said he could not give further details on the matter.
Hours earlier, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said that González had been secretly staying at the Dutch embassy in Caracas for more than a month and that he had left the consulate to go to the Spanish embassy.
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2024-09-08 22:25:21
What events led to Edmundo González’s decision to flee Venezuela in response to government persecution?
Edmundo González Leaves Venezuela: A Response to Government Persecution
In a dramatic turn of events, Edmundo González, the opposition leader and candidate of the Unitary Platform for Democracy, has fled Venezuela amidst growing concerns for his safety. The decision comes in response to the Venezuelan government’s escalating actions against him, which opposition leader María Corina Machado has condemned as measures to “silence” him.
According to Machado, González’s departure from Venezuela was necessary to “preserve his freedom, integrity, and life” in the face of increasing threats and harassment from the government [[1]]. The opposition leader alleged that the government’s actions were intended to “subdue” González and prevent him from continuing his political activities [[1]].
González, a prominent figure in Venezuelan politics, has been a vocal critic of the Nicolás Maduro regime. In recent months, he has faced numerous threats, summons, arrest warrants, and even attempts at blackmail and coercion, according to Machado [[1]]. The government’s actions have been widely condemned by human rights groups and international organizations.
Despite the challenges, González remains committed to his political goals. Machado announced that he will be sworn in as the “president-elect of the country” on January 10, and will continue to “fight” for democracy and human rights from outside Venezuela [[1]]. Meanwhile, Machado will continue to lead the opposition from within the country.
González’s exile has sparked widespread outrage and concern among Venezuelans and international observers. It is seen as a desperate attempt by the Maduro regime to silence opposition voices and maintain its grip on power.
The Venezuelan government’s actions against González are part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses and political repression. The regime has been accused of using arbitrary detention, torture, and violence to quell dissent and suppress political opposition.
As the political crisis
