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Venezuela Seeks Arrest of 75-Year-Old Opposition Leader Edmundo González Amid Election Dispute

Sep 2, 2024, 10:25 PM

Venezuela's attorney general has requested an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo González, a 75-year-old former presidential candidate, following his failure to respond to multiple summonses by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest order, dated September 2, 2024, accuses González of crimes including usurpation of functions and forgery. This move is seen as part of President Nicolás Maduro's government's crackdown on dissent, following a disputed election in which González was a candidate. The election results have been contested by González's supporters and international observers, who claim he won against Maduro.