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Felipe González Urges Spain to Recognize Edmundo González as Venezuela's President, Plans Return on January 10

Dec 23, 2024, 12:02 PM

Felipe González, the former Spanish Prime Minister, has called on the Spanish government to facilitate the return of Edmundo González to Venezuela and to recognize him as the country's elected president. He expressed his willingness to accompany Edmundo González on his return, stating that he would prefer to do so without prior notice. Edmundo González has confirmed that he has no restrictions preventing his return and plans to assume the presidency on January 10, despite the potential risks involved. He emphasized a commitment to reconciliation and a non-revengeful mandate. In response to González's requests, other political parties in Spain, including the Popular Party (PP) and Vox, have also urged the government to respect Venezuelan sovereignty and recognize Edmundo González as president.