2024-09-19 13:29:08
Politics
International relations

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Claims Election Concession Was Coerced

Edmundo González Urrutia, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, alleges that his acknowledgment of defeat in the controversial presidential election was coerced. González Urrutia claims that he was forced to sign a concession to secure his release and departure from Venezuela.

He stated that he faced intense pressure and threats before signing the document, which he handed to Parliamentary President Jorge Rodríguez, recognizing Nicolás Maduro as the election winner. González Urrutia fled to Spain, seeking asylum shortly after the ordeal.

The election, held in July, saw the government-aligned electoral commission declaring Maduro the winner with 52% of the vote. However, the opposition, convinced of González Urrutia's victory, published counter-results supporting their claim.

The United States, the European Union, and several South American countries have refused to recognize Maduro’s victory, demanding detailed election results. Meanwhile, the European Parliament has passed a resolution recognizing González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

This resolution, though symbolic, urges the EU to support González Urrutia and calls for sanctions against Venezuela's National Electoral Council. The situation has exacerbated tensions between the Venezuelan government and the international community, with accusations of coercion and manipulation further complicating the political landscape.

AFP
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Politics
Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan opposition candidate, claims that his defeat in the presidential election was coerced; he had to sign to be allowed to leave and avoid imprisonment; the government-loyal electoral commission declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner, but the opposition doubts the result; the US, EU and South American states do not recognize Maduro's victory; González Urrutia initially fled to the Spanish embassy before leaving for Spain, which offered him asylum; he handed..
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Politics
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