The Venezuelan opposition Edmundo Gonzalez He was granted political asylum in Spain after requesting it. A decision that generated Divided opinions among Venezuelans already resident in Spain.
María Araceli Maíllo has been a refugee here for 15 years. A recognized scientist in Venezuela, she left the country after receiving several threats for belonging to a party opposed to the government. Regarding the exile of Edmundo González, she considers it completely necessary.
“Undoubtedly, They were going to kidnap him in Venezuela with charges that are not relevant to the case and they were going to disappear him and probably torture him,” he said.
For her, the president-elect is now safe. But for other Venezuelans, González’s escape is hopeless.The fact that he was in Venezuela made us think he had an ace up his sleeve.” explains Ingrid, also Venezuelan living in Spain.
“What are they going to do over there in Venezuela, they are going to let this man (Maduro) do what he wants,” another person added.
There are also those who believe that Spain’s support can benefit them. “There will be those who think they are fleeing, but it is the only way to continue the change,” says another Venezuelan.
Of course, everyone agrees that he is the real president.”Edmundo is the presidenteven if they want to make it a mask or a circus” or “The good thing is that we have the numbers and we know how many people voted here and inside the country” are some of the statements that Venezuelans make.
That is why they are asking the government to listen to them. They now hope that in four months, when the winner of the elections takes office, González will be able to return to Venezuela to take over the presidency.
