The Venezuelan opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo González, recently issued a statement denying any coercion by the Spanish government to leave Venezuela, where he sought asylum after facing jail time under the Maduro regime. Despite being considered the winner of the July 28 election, with evidence of 70% of votes in his favor, González was pressured by high-ranking Venezuelan officials to sign a document recognizing Maduro’s victory to secure his departure from the country.
The revelation of these events has caused widespread shock in both Venezuela and Spain, where the issue has sparked accusations of government involvement in what is perceived as a “coup d’état.” While the Spanish government claims to have only facilitated González’s departure based on his own will, political tensions continue to escalate between the two countries.
The situation surrounding González’s exile underscores the complex political landscape in Venezuela and the international implications of the power struggle within the country’s government.
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