Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has fled to Spain following a disputed election that many claim he won by a large margin. President Nicolas Maduro, backed by loyalists, declared victory in July, sparking widespread unrest and a harsh government crackdown. Gonzalez, facing arrest and severe criminal charges, sought refuge in the Dutch embassy before his dramatic escape. His departure deals a significant blow to Venezuela’s opposition, which has been weakened by brutal repression and political persecution. Meanwhile, attention now turns to Maria Corina Machado, the last major opposition figure remaining in Venezuela, as tensions continue to escalate.See More
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