Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González has sought asylum in Spain, marking a significant turn in the country's ongoing political crisis.

González's departure follows a disputed election where the National Electoral Council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, despite allegations of fraud by the opposition.

The move has been supported by international entities, including the EU and the US, while some Latin American countries have called for evidence of the election's legitimacy.

María Corina Machado, another key opposition figure, emphasized the need to preserve González's life amid increasing repression in Venezuela.

Despite his exile, González is expected to be sworn in as Venezuela's constitutional president next year.

The situation underscores the deepening political turmoil and human rights concerns in the country.