In a historic move, the European Parliament voted on Thursday to recognise Edmundo González as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela. This decision comes at a time of political turmoil in the country, with the current president, Nicolás Maduro, facing widespread allegations of human rights abuses and electoral fraud.
González, who has been living in exile since the disputed 2018 election, has been a vocal critic of Maduro’s government and has called for free and fair elections to be held in Venezuela. The European Parliament’s recognition of González as the legitimate president is a significant step towards restoring democracy in the troubled nation.
The vote was met with widespread support from European lawmakers, with many praising González for his dedication to democracy and his commitment to the people of Venezuela. The decision also sends a strong message to Maduro and his supporters that the international community is closely watching the situation in Venezuela and will not stand for any further abuse of power.
In a statement following the vote, González thanked the European Parliament for their support and reaffirmed his commitment to leading the country towards a brighter future. He called on the Venezuelan people to unite behind him and work together to rebuild their shattered nation.
The European Parliament’s recognition of Edmundo González as Venezuela’s legitimate president is a significant development in the ongoing political crisis in the country. It remains to be seen how Maduro and his government will respond to this decision, but one thing is clear – the international community stands firmly behind González and the Venezuelan people in their fight for democracy and freedom.
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