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Venezuelan authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo Gonzalez, a former presidential candidate. This action follows a crackdown on the opposition after the disputed July election. The Prosecutor’s Office requested the warrant, accusing Gonzalez of terrorism-related crimes. He has ignored three summons regarding an investigation into an opposition website that published election results. President Maduro claims victory in the July 28 election. However, this assertion has faced skepticism both domestically and internationally. The opposition, including Gonzalez, asserts that he won by a landslide, supported by tally sheets published online.
Forgery and conspiracy.
The Prosecutor’s Office alleges
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The allegations are linked to González’s actions related to an opposition website. This website published results from the disputed July election. González claims he won the election. However, the Prosecutor’s Office argues that his actions constitute crimes against the Venezuelan state. Politics polluted with terrorism.
charges and investigation
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The charges against Edmundo González arise from an investigation into the opposition website “Resultados Con Vzla.” This site published results from the disputed July 28 election. The opposition claims these results show González winning with 67% of the vote, based on 83.5% of polling station records gathered by their witnesses.However, the Prosecutor’s Office alleges that these records are false. They contend that González committed crimes related to the publication of these results. He faces accusations of “crimes associated with terrorism,” which include the charges mentioned earlier.González, a 75-year-old former diplomat, has been in hiding for over a month since the election. He has ignored three summons to testify about the investigation. Consequently, a judge in a specialized anti-terrorism court approved the arrest warrant against him. Politics polluted with terrorism.
International Reaction to González’s Arrest Warrant
The international community has largely condemned the arrest warrant issued against Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González. Here are some key reactions:
United States
The U.S. has been one of the strongest critics of the warrant. It has drafted a list of about 60 Venezuelan government officials and family members who could face sanctions in response to the disputed election and crackdown on the opposition.
European Union
The EU has also condemned the arrest warrant and called for the full publication of the election results. Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, stated that the bloc does not recognize the results of the July election.
United Nations
A UN panel of experts
has said the July vote was not transparent and has demanded the publication of full tallies. The UN has not directly commented on the arrest warrant .but has criticized the lack of free and fair elections in Venezuela.
International Observers
Independent international observers have reported a lack of evidence to support the government’s claims of election fraud. They have backed the opposition’s assertion that the election results indicate a substantial victory for González.
Regional Allies
Several Latin American countries
, including Colombia, Peru, and Chile, have joined the U.S. and EU in refusing to recognize Maduro’s victory. Politics polluted with terrorism.
Although they have called for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela. Overall the international community has overwhelmingly rejected it The arrest warrant against González as a politically motivated attempt by Maduro to consolidate power and silence dissent. The U.S. and its allies have vowed to continue pressuring the Venezuelan government through sanctions and diplomatic means.