Venezuelan Opposition Leader Refuses Supreme Court Summons Amid Election Dispute

Edmundo González and María Corina Machado face legal threats as international pressure mounts for election transparency.

González cited risks to his freedom and due process as reasons for not appearing before the court.
The Venezuelan military reaffirmed its loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro, rejecting opposition claims of election fraud.
International bodies and several countries have called for a full disclosure of election results.
The U.S. acknowledges González's victory but stops short of recognizing him as president-elect, focusing on diplomatic negotiations.
Protests against Maduro's regime have resulted in numerous deaths and detentions.