- The political leader thanked the Spanish government and the Embassy of the Netherlands for giving him protection.
Opposition leader Edmundo González spoke out on September 9 to detail the reasons that led him to leave the country and request political asylum in Spain.
“I have made this decision thinking about Venezuela and that our destiny as a country cannot, should not, be one of conflict and pain and suffering. I have made this decision thinking about my family and all Venezuelan families at this time of so much tension and anguish,” González wrote in a statement published on his X account.
In the letter, the political leader thanked the Embassy of the Netherlands and the government of Spain for hosting him and giving him protection.
He said that his commitment to the country “is not based on personal ambition” and insisted on the need for a “policy of dialogue.”
“I am incompatible with resentment. Only a policy of dialogue can make us rediscover ourselves as compatriots. Only democracy and the realization of the popular will can be the path to our future as a country and I will remain committed to this,” he added.
He also praised the “work and effort” of opposition leader María Corina Machado for her role throughout the electoral process, as well as the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD).
An exit surrounded by “pressures, coercion and threats”
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Edmundo González reported on September 8 that his departure from Venezuela heading to Spain”was surrounded by episodes of pressure, coercion and threats.”
“My departure from Caracas was surrounded by episodes, pressure, coercion and threats of not allowing my departure,” he said in a WhatsApp audio broadcast by PUD.
In the message, González added that he will continue “the fight to achieve freedom and the restoration of democracy in Venezuela,” while expressing his “gratitude” for “the expressions of solidarity” after his departure from the country.
Edmundo Gonzalez’s asylum application
Edmundo Gonzalez requested asylum in Spain, considering that Venezuela suffered political and judicial persecution after the presidential elections of July 28, whose official victory was awarded by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to Nicolás Maduro, a result that was validated by the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ).
However, the opposition insists that González was the winner, a claim that it supports with the 83.5% of the electoral records that it claims to have collected from witnesses and polling station members on voting day, which – it said – give the victory to the opposition by a wide margin.
As a result of this publication and the fraud complaint, González was accused of the “alleged commission” of “usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” among other crimes, for which he was summoned on three occasions by the Prosecutor’s Office.
When he did not show up, a court issued an arrest warrant against the opposition figure, who was held in custody until September 5 at the Dutch Embassy. He was later transferred to the Spanish Embassy, where he remained until September 7, when he left Venezuela.
On the other hand, the government published a statement in which it announced that it granted the opposition member safe passage “in the interest of political peace and tranquility.”
The position of Maria Corina Machado
The opposition leader Maria Corina Machado supported Gonzalez’s positionShe assured that she will continue fighting from Venezuela while the candidate of the PUD will do so “from outside.”
“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,” Machado said through X on September 8.
For its part, the PUD stated that the asylum given to its leader “confirms the serious situation of state terrorism” to which, it maintained, those who “defend the popular will” would be “subjected.”
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2024-09-09 17:25:48
What motivated Edmundo González to seek asylum in Spain after leaving Venezuela?
Edmundo González’s Brave Decision: Leaving Venezuela and Requesting Asylum in Spain
In a dramatic turn of events, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González has fled the country and requested political asylum in Spain. This decision comes after the hotly contested presidential elections on July 28, which saw González emerge as the likely winner, only to have the result disputed by the government of Nicolás Maduro.
A Decision Made with Heavy Heart
In a statement published on his X account, González expressed his gratitude to the Spanish government and the Embassy of the Netherlands for providing him with protection. He emphasized that his decision to leave Venezuela was not taken lightly, and was motivated by his commitment to the well-being of the Venezuelan people. “I have made this decision thinking about Venezuela and that our destiny as a country cannot, should not, be one of conflict and pain and suffering. I have made this decision thinking about my family and all Venezuelan families at this time of so much tension and anguish,” he wrote.
Pressure, Coercion, and Threats
González’s departure from Venezuela was far from smooth. He reported that his exit was surrounded by episodes of pressure, coercion, and threats of not allowing his departure [[3]]. In a WhatsApp audio message broadcast by the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), González described the challenges he faced in leaving the country, saying “My departure from Caracas was surrounded by episodes, pressure, coercion, and threats of not allowing my departure.”
The Fight for Democracy and Freedom
Despite the challenges, González remains committed to the fight for democracy and freedom in Venezuela. He expressed his gratitude for the expressions of solidarity he received after leaving the country and vowed to continue the struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela.
The Asylum Application
González’s asylum application in Spain is a direct response to the political and judicial persecution he faced in Venezuela following the presidential elections. The opposition claims that González was the winner of the election, citing electoral records that show him leading by a wide margin. However, the Maduro government disputes this claim, and the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) has validated Maduro’s victory.
International Support
The international community has been vocal in its support for González and the Venezuelan opposition. The United States Department of State issued a statement expressing solidarity with González and the Venezuelan people, emphasizing
