Venezuelan Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Opposition Candidate Edmundo González
CARACAS, Venezuela — Authorities in Venezuela have issued an arrest warrant for Edmundo González, a former opposition candidate, escalating tensions in a country already mired in political unrest. The arrest order, stemming from undisclosed charges, marks a significant crackdown on political opponents by the Venezuelan government, which has been criticized internationally for its authoritarian practices. González, known for his vehement criticism of President Nicolás Maduro’s administration, has played a prominent role in the opposition’s ongoing efforts to challenge what they describe as the erosion of democratic norms in Venezuela. The specifics of the allegations against … Read more