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U.S. Recognizes González as Venezuela's President-Elect After Disputed July 28 Election

Nov 20, 2024, 02:55 AM

The United States government has officially recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the "president-elect" of Venezuela, marking its strongest acknowledgment yet that the opposition won the disputed July 28 presidential election. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referred to González as the "president-elect," stating, "The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made Edmundo González the president-elect. Democracy demands respect for the will of the voters." The recognition was announced during the G20 summit in Brazil and signifies a significant shift in diplomatic language intended to increase pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government. Maduro's administration criticized the U.S. stance, calling it "ridiculous" and accusing Washington of interference.