Borrell clashes with Venezuela over Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia warrant

Josep Borel, the head of European diplomacy, yesterday, Tuesday, categorically condemned the arrest warrant that had been issued the day before, Monday, by a court against the opposition candidate for the presidency of Venezuela, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. “I urge the Venezuelan authorities to respect his freedom, integrity and human rights. Enough of the repression and persecution of the opposition and civil society. The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected,” the Spaniard said via X. Part of the international community, led by the US, does not recognize the result of the July 28 presidential election in Venezuela, after which the socialist president was declared the winner. Nicolas Maduro. The European Union does not recognize the “democratic legitimation” of President Maduro after his re-election, Mr Borrell clarified last Thursday. The EU, like the US, is demanding the release of full and detailed tally data proving Mr Maduro’s victory. Mr. Gonzalez Urrutia, 75 years old, […]
Source: News Beast

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