Venezuelan Opposition Leader Seeks Asylum in Spain After Disputed Election

Edmundo González Urrutia's departure follows a contested election and intensified crackdown by Maduro's regime.

• González claims to have won the July 28 election, but official results declared Maduro the victor.
• The opposition leader sought refuge in multiple embassies before fleeing to Spain for safety.
• González's exile highlights the ongoing crisis and repression in Venezuela.
• International reactions emphasize the lack of credibility in Maduro's election victory.
• Human rights groups report widespread arrests and violence against protesters.

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