The protests coincide with the announcement that Edmundo González will return to Caracas to assume the presidency after showing copies of the ballot papers, which, according to him, document his victory in the July 28 elections.
Caracas, along with other world capitals such as New York, Madrid, Buenos Aires and Brussels, saw mass demonstrations in support of Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia this Thursday. The protests match his statement We return to Caracas to assume the presidencyAfter showing copies of the ballot papers documenting his victory in the July 28 elections.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Venezuela is quite tense. Internationally questioned Nicolás Maduro plans to be sworn in for a third consecutive term this Friday without presenting the minutes supporting his victory. In parallel, María Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, vowed to come out of hiding to lead a day of mobilization, which she called “a historic day.”
from Santo DomingoThe last stop of his international tour, González Urrutia will meet with Dominican President Luis Abinader and other senior officials before returning to Caracas. This trip followed his visit to Panama, where he was received by President José Raúl Mulino.More than 48 hours after reporting the kidnapping of his son-in-law, Rafael Tudares.
In social networks, González requested information on Tudares’ whereabouts and conditionHe described the action as a clear violation of human rights. “I strongly condemn this political retaliation against my family and those who have disappeared in recent days,” he wrote on X. His opponent’s daughter and Tudares’ wife, Mariana González, reported that she had not been contacted and that his arrest was an attempt by the Maduro Government to intimidate his father.
Meanwhile, Chavismo organized counter marches in Caracas Supporting Maduro in a context where opposition leaders and members of civil society have been arrested, prompting condemnations from Washington and the European Union. Both powers reiterated that they would not recognize the new Maduro mandate.
Conflict between two parties has led to a day that will determine the political course of VenezuelaThe international community is following the developing events closely.
