Former Opposition Candidate González Proclaims Himself 'President-Elect' of Venezuela

The Venezuelan far-right announced through social media the self-proclamation of its former presidential candidate, Edmundo González. This move was condemned by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to President Maduro, González is assuming the role of Guaidó version 2.0.

It is important to note that on August 2, Maduro said that “the US government, together with Elon Musk and the fascist international including Milei, are at the forefront of a destabilization process and a coup d’état against the Venezuelan people and democracy.”

Maduro labeled the group of governments comprised of Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, and Chile, led by Argentinian President Javier Milei, as the fascist international.

Venezolanos, ciudadanos militares y funcionarios policiales:
Nuestro mensaje en esta hora decisiva para el futuro de la República. pic.twitter.com/Z7GWTH7rKM
— Edmundo González (@EdmundoGU) August 5, 2024

The statement released by González on Monday, August 5, was also signed by former deputy María Corina Machado, who hours earlier, issued statements threatening “terrible consequences” for the country if Maduro did not yield to opposition pressure.

For his part, Vice President of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) Diosdado Cabello reiterated this Monday that the Venezuelan government, with the Constitution and laws in hand, is obliged to close the path to fascism. “Threats will not stop us, they will sanction us. None of that, at this moment, will disturb our unwavering decision that there is justice in Venezuela,” he said.

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As President Maduro stated, Cabello mentioned that it is the same script as usual. The far-right opposition’s has planned to claim fraud without having evidence to certify this claim and, in parallel, “to promote terrorist actions by encouraging hatred against the revolutionary forces.

(Últimas Noticias) by Odry Farnetano with Orinoco Tribune content

Translation: Orinoco Tribune

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