Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez says he was strong-armed into conceding election
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 opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
"They showed up with a document that I would have to sign to allow my departure from the country," González said. "In other words, either I signed or I would face consequences. There were very tense hours of coercion,
Venezuela Opposition Leader Forced To Sign Letter Backing Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González claims the regime forced him to sign a letter recognizing Nicolás Maduro as the winner of July's disputed presidential election. "Either I signed or I would face consequences,
Venezuela opposition leader was pressured to recognise Maduro win
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González said he was put under pressure to sign a document recognising the electoral victory of President Nicolás Maduro, in a post on X. González is currently in Spain and said his signature was a condition imposed by Maduro's government for letting him travel to Spain,
Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain
Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.
Venezuela opposition candidate ‘forced’ to accept Maduro presidential election win
Venezuela’s opposition candidate was forced to say Nicolas Maduro was the election winner in July. Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia released a video message on Wednesday claiming that the Maduro regime pressured him into signing a letter stating he lost the election.
'Had to sign or face consequences': Venezuela’s opposition leader claims he was forced to admit defeat
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia disclosed he was coerced into signing a letter conceding defeat to Nicolas Maduro. Now granted asylum in Madrid, Urrutia insists the letter is invalid and maintains his electoral victory.
Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum after disputed election
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has left the country en route to Spain, according to his lawyer and Venezuela’s ...
Venezuela says presidential opposition leader Edmundo González has left country
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential ...
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European Parliament recognises opposition Edmundo González as legitimate president of Venezuela
The European Parliament recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically ...
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leaves the country for Spain
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has left the country en route to Spain, according to his lawyer and Venezuela’s ...
Venezuela opposition says Edmundo Gonzalez will remain 'clear voice' in Spanish exile
Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez will remain a "very clear voice" pushing for change in his country despite ...
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Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain
Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González fled into exile ... a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his opposition campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.