Edmundo González expressed his gratitude to Trump for the support he received and announced that he will take office next Friday (17)
The president of, expressed his support for María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, opposition figures to the regime of already . The statement came after the arrest of María Corina, who was released shortly afterwards. Trump described these opponents as “freedom fighters” who must be protected and kept safe. Edmundo González expressed his gratitude to Trump for the support he received and announced that he will take office next Friday, the 10th. Reports from María Corina’s allies indicate that she was “violently intercepted” by government agents while participating in demonstrations in Caracas. Sources say that after her arrest, she was heading to a safe location.
The situation in Venezuela intensified with the call for protests by both the opposition and the government, increasing tension in the country. The office of Argentine President Javier Milei expressed “extreme concern” regarding the attack on the democratic leader. Furthermore, the Panamanian government also took a stance against the detention of María Corina. The Chilean government joined the voices of condemnation, condemning the detention and continued human rights violations in Venezuela.
Published by Sarah Paula
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