Tensions between Spain and Venezuela have escalated following a parliamentary motion in Spain urging the government to recognize Edmundo González Urrutia as Venezuela's legitimate president.

The motion, supported by parties including PP, Vox, and PNV, lacks legal effect but has sparked diplomatic friction.

The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, has threatened to sever political and commercial ties with Spain, viewing the motion as a 'declaration of war.

' Meanwhile, the Spanish government, aligning with the EU, insists on waiting for official election results before recognizing any leader.

This stance has drawn criticism from the PP, accusing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of appeasing Maduro's regime.

The situation underscores the complex interplay of international politics and domestic pressures in Spain's foreign policy decisions.