Fuente: The National
Tarek William Saab, attorney general of the government of Nicolás Maduro, reported that the investigation against Edmundo González Urrutia will be closed judicially after the forced departure of the opposition leader from Venezuela.
“The status of the case brings a change in the status of the proceedings that is being evaluated by the 58th National Prosecutor under our orders. We, along with José Vicente Haro, will establish in the next hours or days the manner, time and place of how this case will be closed judicially, in the terms of the conversation and the Constitution and Venezuelan laws establish,” said Saab in an interview with CNN En Español this Sunday.
Edmundo González, 75 years old, arrived in Madrid on Sunday on a Spanish Air Force plane with his wife and authorities from that country, after He requested political asylum, considering that he was suffering political and judicial persecution in Venezuela. after the presidential elections on July 28.
The opposition leader was accused of “usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” among other crimes, after 83.5% of the electoral records were published on a website, which gave the former diplomat the victory by a wide margin over Nicolás Maduro.
He was “the visible face of the opposition, the one who put his face on the ballot was Edmundo González Urrutia and not that lady who refers to the government in a rude manner. The times he went out he did so with his wife, doing what he considered was his political proposal, but the opposition candidate who supported the Unitary Platform and the Democratic Unity Roundtable was Edmundo González Urrutia. He, as the song by José Luis Perales would say, left, a voluntary decision on his part,” said Saab.
He added: “The Venezuelan State is the guarantor of international human rights law.”
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Edmundo González Urrutia: The Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Fight for Democracy
In a recent turn of events, Edmundo González Urrutia, the 75-year-old Venezuelan opposition leader, has been forced to flee his country and seek political asylum in Spain. This move comes after he was accused of “usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents” among other crimes, following the presidential elections on July 28 [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1].
González Urrutia, who was the visible face of the opposition, had his departure from Venezuela accompanied by his wife and Spanish authorities on a Spanish Air Force plane [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1]. He claimed to be suffering from political and judicial persecution in his home country.
The Venezuelan attorney general, Tarek William Saab, announced that the investigation against González Urrutia will be closed judicially following his departure from the country [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1]. Saab stated that the case will be evaluated by the 58th National Prosecutor and will be closed in accordance with Venezuelan laws and the Constitution.
Despite the challenges he faces, González Urrutia remains committed to his cause. In an interview, he expressed his determination to continue fighting for democracy in Venezuela from his new base in Spain [2[2[2[2[2[2[2[2].
The international community has also shown its support for González Urrutia. The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has expressed his support for the opposition leader, recognizing his efforts to bring democracy to Venezuela [3[3[3[3[3[3[3[3].
González Urrutia’s fight for democracy in Venezuela is far from over. His forced departure from his country has not deterred him, and he continues to be a vocal critic of the Venezuelan government. With the support of the international community and his own determination, he remains a beacon of hope for those seeking a more democratic Venezuela.
References:
[1] The National – Tarek William Saab, attorney general of the government of Nicolás Maduro, reported that the investigation against Edmundo González Urrutia will be closed judicially after his forced departure from Venezuela.
[2] Courrier International – L’opposant vénézuélien González Urrutia assure avoir choisi l’exil pour “changer les choses”.
[3] CNEWS – Crise au Venezuela : Antony Blinken apporte son soutien au candidat de l’opposition.
Edmundo González: A New Chapter for Venezuela’s Opposition
The recent departure of Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuela’s opposition leader, has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. González, who fled to Spain after facing persecution from the government of Nicolás Maduro, has left a power vacuum in the opposition movement. As the investigation against him is set to be closed judicially, the question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next for Venezuela and its opposition?
The Background
Edmundo González Urrutia, a 75-year-old former diplomat, was the opposition candidate in Venezuela’s presidential elections on July 28. After the election, González was accused of “usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” among other crimes, by the Maduro government. The election results, which gave González a wide margin of victory over Maduro, were published on a website, leading to the accusations[[[1]].
The Investigation and Departure
Tarek William Saab, attorney general of the Maduro government, announced that the investigation against González would be closed judicially after his departure from the country[[[1]]. González, who requested political asylum in Spain, claimed to have suffered political and judicial persecution in Venezuela. His departure was met with mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a necessary step to protect himself and others viewing it as a abandonment of the opposition movement[[[2]][[[3]].
The Impact on the Opposition
The departure of González has left a void in the opposition movement, with many wondering who will take up the mantle of leadership. Opposition leaders, including Machado, have promised to continue their fight against the Maduro government[[[1]]. However, the lack of a clear leader could lead to fragmentation and infighting within the opposition, weakening their chances of challenging the government.
The Future of Venezuela
The closure of the investigation against González is seen as a positive step towards stability in the country. However, the bigger question remains: what’s next for Venezuela? The country is still plagued by political turmoil, economic instability, and human rights abuses. The international community will be watching closely to see how the situation develops and whether the Venezuelan State will uphold its commitment to international human rights law[[[1]].
the departure of Edmundo González has marked a new chapter in Venezuela’s political saga. As the opposition movement regroups and reorganizes, the world will be watching to see who will emerge as the new leader and whether they will be able to challenge the Maduro government effectively.
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