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European Parliament Recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's President on September 19, Calls for Maduro's Arrest

Sep 19, 2024, 11:52 AM

The European Parliament has officially recognized Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela and called for an international arrest warrant for Nicolás Maduro. This move aligns with the Spanish Senate's recent decision to recognize González as the elected and legitimate president, following a similar stance by the Spanish Congress of Deputies. The recognition of González deals a significant blow to Maduro's government, prompting Venezuela's National Assembly to urge President Nicolás Maduro to evaluate the rupture of relations with Spain. The European Parliament's decision on September 19 follows the US's earlier recognition of González. The Spanish Senate's decision was met with a standing ovation.