Edmundo González and the platform of Venezuelans in Spain meet to discuss the country’s crisis
Edmundo González Urrutia and members of the Help Venezuela Platform, an initiative of Venezuelans in Spain, met this weekend to talk about the political crisis that the country is going through after the presidential elections of July 28.
“We were able to hear their impressions firsthand, and we are convinced that we are on the right path to recover democracy and freedom,” said Manuel Rodríguez, a member of the Ayuda Venezuela Platform, on social media.
Excellent day with the president of #Venezuela Mr. Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia @EdmundoGU where we were able to hear their impressions first hand, we are convinced that we are on the right path to recover democracy and freedom in #Venezuela #22September#Freedom pic.twitter.com/4c8vFWHl5e
— Manuel Rodriguez (@manuelmadrid_) September 22, 2024
Edmundo González trusts in a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela
Edmundo González, who the opposition points to as the winner of the presidential elections based on the voting records in their possession, He was forced to go into exile in Spain on September 8th. following pressure and threats from the government of Nicolás Maduro.
From his exile, he hopes to “be able to transmit to the world what is happening in Venezuela and make political contacts.”
The former presidential candidate reported that has met with important Spanish political figures such as Jose Maria Aznar, Mariano Rajoy, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, Felipe Gonzalez and Pedro Sanchez.
After receiving invitations to visit Germany, the Netherlands and the European Commission, he will tour Europe.
He said he was confident that a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela was still possible. and that he was still the right person to lead it.
“I want to make sure that the will of the 8 million Venezuelans who voted for me on July 28 is respected,” he said, referring to opposition claims of a landslide victory based on vote counts he has published. “That is a decision that has already been made and I aspire to fully comply with it,” Edmundo Gonzáles told the Spanish outlet. The Debate.
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