Pedro Sánchez spoke today at the Federal Committee of the Socialists / Photo: Courtesy
Spanish Prime Minister and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez stressed on Saturday that Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González is “a hero whom Spain will not abandon.”
Among the objectives of his government’s foreign policy, Sánchez mentioned protecting “the security and integrity of activists, journalists and political leaders, wherever they may be, in Russia, Palestine or Venezuela.”
“Leaders like Edmundo González – he continued – are a hero whom Spain will not abandon,” he said, referring to the Venezuelan opposition leader who claims to have won the recent elections in Venezuela against the current president, Nicolás Maduro.
The Spanish leader spoke today at the Federal Committee of the Socialists, the highest governing body of the party, where he stressed his party’s commitment to multilateral organisations and to “international legality” and democracy.
Government spokesperson Pilar Alegría had already condemned last Tuesday “any attempt to curtail” the fundamental rights of all Venezuelans, including opposition leaders, referring to the arrest warrant issued by the courts against González, a candidate in the presidential elections of 28 July.
Venezuelan prosecutors are investigating him for publishing voting records on the Internet that would give him the electoral victory, contrary to the official result, endorsed by the country’s Supreme Court, which grants victory to the current president, Nicolás Maduro.
Spain and many other countries have repeatedly called on the Venezuelan authorities to make the records public to corroborate the results.
Caracas / EFE
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2024-09-09 01:30:14
What are the reasons behind Edmundo González seeking asylum in Spain?
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Spain Stands by Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González
In a bold display of support, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to protect Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González, hailing him as “a hero whom Spain will not abandon.” This statement comes amid rising tensions between Venezuela and the international community, particularly Spain, over the recent elections in Venezuela.
According to reports, González has been forced to flee Venezuela and seek asylum in Spain due to the Venezuelan authorities’ attempts to silence him [1]. The Spanish government has since granted him political asylum <a href="https://www.corriere.it/esteri/24settembre08/spagna-asilo-politico-gonzalez-venezuela-b5fbc815-0efd-44a3-8079-e48a901e6xlk.shtml”>[2].
González’s situation has sparked widespread concern among the international community, with many countries condemning the Venezuelan government’s attempts to suppress opposition voices. In a recent address to the Federal Committee of the Socialists, Sánchez reiterated Spain’s commitment to protecting the security and integrity of activists, journalists, and political leaders worldwide, including those in Venezuela [3].
Sánchez’s statement comes as a beacon of hope for González and other opposition leaders who face persecution in Venezuela. The Spanish government’s stance on this issue is a testament to its commitment to upholding democracy and human rights globally.
The situation in Venezuela remains precarious, with Nicolás Maduro’s government facing widespread criticism for its authoritarian tactics and human rights abuses. The international community must continue to stand in solidarity with leaders like González, who risk everything to fight for democracy and freedom.
In the face of adversity, Spain’s stance is clear: it will not abandon those who fight for democracy and human rights. As Sánchez so eloquently put it, “Leaders like Edmundo González are a hero whom Spain will not abandon.”
Spain Stands by Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González
In a bold display of support, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to protect Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González, hailing him as “a hero whom Spain will not abandon.” This statement comes amid rising tensions between Venezuela and the international community, particularly Spain, over the recent elections in Venezuela.
According to reports, González has been forced to flee Venezuela and seek asylum in Spain due to the Venezuelan authorities’ attempts to silence him [1[1][2[2][3[3]. The Spanish government has since granted him political asylum.
González’s situation has sparked widespread concern among the international community, with many countries condemning the Venezuelan government’s attempts to suppress opposition voices. In a recent address to the Federal Committee of the Socialists, Sánchez reiterated Spain’s commitment to protecting the security and integrity of activists, journalists, and political leaders worldwide, including those in Venezuela.
Sánchez’s statement comes as a beacon of hope for González and other opposition leaders who face persecution in Venezuela. The Spanish government’s stance on this issue is a testament to its commitment to upholding democracy and human rights globally.
The situation in Venezuela remains precarious, with Nicolás Maduro’s government facing widespread criticism for its authoritarian tactics and human rights abuses. The international community must continue to stand in solidarity with opposition leaders like González, who are fighting for democracy and freedom in their country.
Why is Edmundo González seeking asylum in Spain?
Edmundo González, the Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate, has been forced to flee his country and seek asylum in Spain due to the Venezuelan authorities’ attempts to silence him. The Venezuelan government issued an arrest warrant against González, accusing him of publishing voting records on the Internet that would give him the electoral victory, contrary to the official result endorsed by the country’s Supreme Court.
Spain and many other countries have repeatedly called on the Venezuelan authorities to make the records public to corroborate the results. The Spanish government’s decision to grant González political asylum is a clear message to the Venezuelan government that it will not stand idly by while opposition leaders are persecuted.
What does this mean for Venezuela?
The situation in Venezuela remains precarious, with the government facing widespread criticism for its authoritarian tactics and human rights abuses. The international community’s condemnation of the Venezuelan government’s attempts to suppress opposition voices is a clear message that democracy
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