How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
His subdued tone and poker face, forged as a diplomat, go against the usual image in Venezuela of boisterous politicians. Maduro and his allies have taken his demeanor as a sign of weakness and chastised him on national TV.
Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Says His Son-in-Law Was Kidnapped
Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.
Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their commander-in-chief and “put an end to the leadership” of President Nicolás Maduro,
Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Venezuela’s capital.
Opposition Crackdown: Venezuela's Political Turmoil Intensifies
Ahead of President Nicolas Maduro's third term inauguration, Venezuelan opposition parties and NGOs criticize arrests of key figures. This includes Edmundo Gonzalez, recognized by several countries as president-elect,
Venezuela's Opposition Decry Arrests Ahead of Anti-Maduro Protests
The opposition has published ballot box-level tallies that it says show a resounding victory for its candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, who is now on a regional tour to promote the oppos
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden
Pedro Mario Burelli, a veteran Venezuelan political operative and an opponent of Mr. Maduro’s movement, called the visit part ...
Opponents Decry Venezuela Crackdown Ahead Of Maduro Swearing-in
Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday decried a worsening crackdown 48 hours before he is to be sworn ...
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Chavista regime abducts González Urrutia's son-in-law
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia called off his agenda in the United States Tuesday after announcing ...
How much of a threat does Venezuela’s exiled opposition pose to the rule of Nicolás Maduro?
As Venezuela’s strongman leader prepares to be sworn in as president, the country’s opposition vows to fight on.
Panama Welcomes Venezuelan Opposition Figure Edmundo Gonzales In Capital
Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha welcomes Venezuelan opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia at the Presidential palace in Panama City. Gonzalez Urrutia is due to hold a meeting with ...
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González Urrutia recalls that his inauguration would make him commander-in-chief of Venezuela's armed forces
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia who insists he won the controversial July 28 elections and will be ...
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Edmundo Gonzalez: From Diplomat to Venezuela's Beacon of Hope
Edmundo Gonzalez, a former diplomat, has become a key opposition figure in Venezuela's political crisis. Claiming victory in ...
Maduro Ratchets Up Repression Ahead of Inauguration in Venezuela
Venezuela’s government has unleashed a fresh wave of repression as the opposition plans nationwide protests to denounce ...