Javier Milei to Meet Venezuelan Opposition Leader Edmundo González Urrutia at Casa Rosada Amid Tensions

Jan 2, 2025, 09:56 PM

Argentine President Javier Milei is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires this Saturday. González Urrutia, who claims victory over Nicolás Maduro in the Venezuelan presidential elections held on July 28, has been in exile in Madrid since September. The meeting comes just days before Maduro's scheduled inauguration on January 10, amid heightened tensions between the two nations. González Urrutia plans to return to Venezuela on that date to assume the presidency, challenging Maduro's claim to power. The Venezuelan government has issued an arrest warrant for González Urrutia, offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to his capture, accusing him of crimes including conspiracy and usurpation of functions.