Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.

An objection was raised by the Leader of the Opposition to the venue for an upcoming by-election owing to its association with the Progressive Labour Party’s candidate for the seat. Jarion Richardson

Venezuela's opposition leader tells Euronews that "Europe is with us," just as the European Parliament recognises Edmundo González as president-elect. View on euronews

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez said he was forced to accept Nicolas Maduro as the victor in July's disputed presidential election to get out of the Spanish Embassy in Caracas and escape from the country.

Venezuela’s former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election

Venezuela's former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez sought diplomatic refuge after being warned that President Nicolas Maduro's security forces were "coming for you", he told Reuters in Madrid on Friday.

Edmundo González claims he was coerced into recognising President Nicolás Maduro's victory in disputed elections.

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader Gonzalez says he was warned that security forces were coming for him:::: Madrid, Spain:: Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuelan opposition leader:: "I had to be free to be able to do what I am doing,

CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who stood against President Nicolas Maduro in July's election, on Wednesday said he was forced to sign a letter accepting a ruling from the country's top court which recognized Maduro's victory.