Opposition leader Edmundo González arrived in Spain on a military jet following a disputed presidential election in Venezuela, which many believe he won. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that Spain would not recognize González as the legitimate winner, but would work with the EU to find a solution by the end of the year. González’s arrival in Spain was met with support from many, with the People’s Party and multiple opposition lawmakers pushing for recognition of his victory.
Sánchez reiterated Spain’s demand for detailed electoral records before recognizing a winner from the July elections, where González stood in for banned opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Despite being unfamiliar to many Venezuelans, González garnered widespread support from those seeking change in the country.
The Maduro-controlled electoral panel did not release detailed voting results, leading Western governments, including Spain, to withhold recognition of Maduro’s victory. Tally sheets collected by opposition volunteers suggest González won by a significant margin.
Asylum in Spain was granted to González as a gesture of humanitarian commitment, according to Sánchez. The debate surrounding the Venezuelan election results continues, with Spain and other countries demanding transparency and clarity before recognizing a winner.
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