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Venezuela offers €97,000 reward for information on whereabouts of opposition candidate

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Last updated: 2025/01/04 at 1:16 AM
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Edmundo González, an exiled opposition candidate from Venezuela, has been offered a $100,000 reward for information on his whereabouts by the government of President Nicolas Maduro. González fled to Spain in September after a warrant was issued for his arrest for alleged conspiracy following Maduro’s disputed election victory. The Venezuelan police posted a bulletin on social media seeking information on González, accusing him of various charges which the opposition claims are politically motivated. The US and other countries consider González as the true winner of the election and Venezuela’s president-elect.

Last year’s controversial presidential election in Venezuela sparked protests as Maduro claimed victory, leading to a crackdown on dissent by the authorities. Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to demonstrate against Maduro’s government, resulting in over 2,200 arrests. Opposition leader María Corina Machado went into hiding, while González sought refuge in the Spanish embassy before fleeing to Madrid. The National Electoral Council, controlled by Maduro’s allies, did not publish detailed vote tallies despite opposition claims of a fraudulent victory.

The United States and other democratic nations have recognized Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the election based on publicly available voting tally sheets. The US State Department has stated that González is the president-elect as per the desire for democratic change expressed by the Venezuelan people. Despite the risks associated with returning to Venezuela, González has vowed to return ahead of Maduro’s third term as president. His team announced an international tour starting in Argentina, where he is set to meet the country’s leader, Javier Milei, as a show of support for the Venezuelan opposition.

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela, González’s situation highlights the challenges faced by opposition figures in the country under Maduro’s regime. The government’s announcement of a reward for information on González’s whereabouts is seen as a further attempt to suppress dissent and silence opposition voices. The international community’s recognition of González as the legitimate president-elect underscores the need for democratic change in Venezuela and the importance of upholding human rights and democratic principles.

The economic crisis in Venezuela under Maduro’s leadership has led to widespread suffering among the population, with millions of Venezuelans leaving the country in search of better opportunities. The ongoing political turmoil, repression of dissent, and crackdown on opposition figures like González highlight the need for international support and solidarity with the Venezuelan people. As the country continues to grapple with political instability, human rights abuses, and economic turmoil, the voices of the opposition and their advocates remain crucial in pushing for democratic reforms and a peaceful transition of power.

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