González follows in the footsteps of Guaidó and Leopoldo and the regime calls his departure a “sad spectacle”

The departure of Edmundo Gonzalez Venezuela’s visit to Madrid marked a new stage in the socio-political crisis affecting the South American country. The Venezuelan regime Nicolas Madurowhich still does not reveal the minutes of the National Electoral Center (CNE)continues its repressive tactics and threatens anyone who challenges the established order. González, who is the elected president of his country in many countries, received an arrest warrant shortly before his exile last Sunday.

Many citizens expressed their discontent on social networks. It had already happened before that opposition leaders found it necessary to escape from their territory for reasons of security and physical integrity. This happened with Juan Guaidoin 2023. Also with Leopoldo Lopezwho before that was subjected to imprisonment and torture.

From the government and United Democratic Platform (PUD) positions have also been taken. While the Attorney General, Tarek William Saabdescribed his opponent’s escape as the “final chapter in a work full of blood, sweat and tears,” Minister of Interior and Justice, Diosdado CabelloI defined it “Sad spectacle”This Monday, in his weekly program, Nicolás Maduro also gave his opinion on the opponent and said that he “respects” González’s decision, while emphasizing that with his departure “he has won peace in the country.”

The opposition, on the other hand, is facing a moment of maximum tension. Yes, ok Maria Corina Machado continues in Venezuela, part of his entourage does so through the Argentine Embassya headquarters that has suffered threats and harassment of all kinds. Despite the difficulties, it was Machado herself who called for calm.

“This operation by the regime and its allies is further proof of their criminal nature, which delegitimizes them and sinks them further every day. But, once again, they were wrong. Their attempted coup against popular sovereignty will not come to fruition,” he said in his profile on

The alarm clock warns the international community

As countries debate whether or not to recognize Edmundo González as the leader chosen by Venezuelans, the regime maintains its repressive scale and has forced one of the two most visible faces of the opposition to leave the country. Tick tock. Maduro has warned and time seems to be on his side.

On August 7, Mark Wells, head of the State Department for Latin Americahe stressed that he was “in favor of dialogue” that Brazil, Mexico and Colombia They proposed to Nicolas Maduro. He also said he would maintain “very close coordination” with the governments of these three countries. Since then, a month has passed and the negotiations are at an impasse. Mexico, in fact, under the leadership of its President López Obrador (AMLO), has completely separated itself from them.

González’s “self-exile” is an unmistakable sign of the seriousness of the climate. He himself highlighted it: “I made the decision thinking about Venezuela and our destiny as a country cannot, must not be that of a conflict of pain and suffering. I did it thinking about my family and all Venezuelan families.” in this moment of so much tension and anguish.

Although Edmundo promises to continue working for the cause from abroad, his career does not help to sow hope in the population. Juan Guaidó, recognized as the “legitimate president” by almost 60 countries, has been in Miami (United States) since April 2023. Leopoldo López, also a key figure in the opposition, has been in Madrid for years. Although both have remained in conflict, their voices have not attracted as much attention as they did some time ago.

For many, it is the moment of a more determined and coordinated action of the international community, which aims to impose personal sanctions on the majority of the front-line members of the regime. According to some specialists, impunity can no longer be the norm.

NGOs call for UN action

Yesterday, Monday, 29 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) asked the United Nations (UN) to renew their Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. This is a group of observers, responsible for ensuring the defense of human rights in the South American country. Each of the NGOs demands greater “responsibility” in the context of the post-election repression.

The objective of the mission is to investigate and report extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and other cruel acts that have taken place since 2014. “Stopping work at such a crucial time would have negative implications for the protection of victims, survivors and the general population, and could further incentivize the government to continue its brutal repression,” he said in a statement with attached signatures.

From 28 J to date, they are more than 20 dead and 2,400 arrested. In addition to ordinary citizens, there are also important activists of the opposition bloc. The regime violates people’s privacy, investigates mobile phones and imprisons without shame or due process. All this, in addition to an extreme situation due to blockades.

Among the signatories, stands out: Amnesty International, Human Rights WatchAlertaVenezuela, Justice and Peace Center, Public Space, International Commission of Jurists, Peace LaboratoryVenezuelan Observatory of Social Conflicts and World Organization Against Torture.