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Friday, September 20, 2024

Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Exile Sparks Controversy

Published: 2024-09-20

The political landscape between Venezuela and Spain has been shaken by the exile of Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia to Spain.

González, who won the Venezuelan presidential elections, claims he was not coerced by Spanish officials to sign any documents under pressure, contrary to allegations made by the association Hazte Oír.

The European Parliament has recognized González as the legitimate president of Venezuela, intensifying the diplomatic tensions.

Meanwhile, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has been criticized by the opposition party PP, demanding his resignation over the alleged coercion claims.

However, González has publicly thanked the Spanish government for facilitating his safe exit from Venezuela, denying any wrongdoing by Spanish diplomats.

The situation remains tense as political parties in Spain clash over the handling of González's asylum and the broader implications for Spain's foreign policy.