Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Family Targeted as Maduro Prepares for Disputed Inauguration

Edmundo González, widely recognized as the rightful election winner, accuses Maduro's regime of abducting his son-in-law while tensions escalate ahead of Maduro's third-term swearing-in.

Edmundo González, the opposition leader recognized by several countries as Venezuela's president-elect, reported that his son-in-law was abducted by masked men in Caracas on Tuesday.
The abduction occurred just days before Nicolás Maduro's planned inauguration for a third term, following a disputed election widely criticized as fraudulent.
Security forces have heavily deployed across Caracas, creating a climate of fear and uncertainty, with many residents avoiding public spaces ahead of planned opposition protests.
The opposition, led by González and María Corina Machado, has called for mass demonstrations on Thursday, though fears of violent crackdowns may limit turnout.
Maduro's government continues to face international condemnation, with calls for transparency in the election results and growing scrutiny of human rights violations.