Venezuelan authorities announced Thursday they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the capture of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has left exile in Spain and is on his way to Argentina.
Gonzalez Urrutia, who insists he beat Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the polls in July, was expected in Buenos Aires in the coming hours, a presidential source there told AFP.
"Our tour of Latin America begins. First stop: Argentina," wrote Gonzalez Urrutia on X, sharing a statement that said he would meet with Argentine leader Javier Milei on Saturday, and calling on Venezuelans to rally in the central Plaza de Mayo.
The 75-year-old has pledged to return to his country to be sworn in as president on January 10 in place of Maduro, who is set to take the oath of office that day with the backing of the loyal military.
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Venezuelan police published on social media Thursday a photo of the previously little-known ex-diplomat with the word "wanted" under the image.
Judicial sources confirmed to AFP that the poster will be displayed at airports and police checkpoints across the country.
Gonzales Urrutia fled to Spain in September after Maduro claimed victory in the troubled, economically distressed country's July 28 election and cracked down hard on dissent.
Spain granted him asylum on December 20 after Venezuela announced conspiracy and racketeering charges against him.
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Venezuela declared Maduro the winner of a third six-year term in the July vote but the opposition cried foul, saying it has detailed polling station numbers that show Gonzalez Urrutia won handily.&nbsp;
The government has resisted intense pressure at home and abroad to release vote results that prove its claim of victory.
Street protests erupted after the election and degenerated into clashes with police, with 28 people dead, 200 injured and more than 2,400 arrested.
At least three detainees died in prison, while nearly 1,400 of those originally arrested have been released.
Maduro is a former bus driver hand-picked by the late socialist icon Hugo Chaves to succeed him upon his death in 2013.
Maduro has overseen the oil-rich country's decline into economic ruin and has been accused of acting like a dictator as he cracks down on dissent and clings to power.
Only a handful of countries, including Venezuelan ally Russia, have recognized Maduro as the winner of the July election.
Argentina does not recognize Maduro's reelection, alongside the United States, the European Union, and several other Latin American countries.
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World: Gonzalez Urrutia, who insists he beat Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the polls in July, was expected in Buenos Aires in the coming hours, a presidential source said.

Venezuelan authorities announced Thursday they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the capture of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has left exile in Spain and is on his way to Argentina. Gonzalez Urrutia, who insists he beat Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the polls in July, was expected in Buenos Aires in the coming hours, a presidential source there told AFP. "Our tour of Latin America begins. First stop: Argentina," wrote Gonzalez Urrutia on X, sharing a statement that said he would meet with Argentine leader Javier Milei on Saturday, and calling on Venezuelans to rally in the central Plaza de Mayo. The 75-year-old has pledged to return to his country to be sworn in as president on January 10 in place of Maduro, who is set to take the oath of office that day with the backing of the loyal military. Also read: Venezuela: Maduro opponents stuck in embassy accuse government of 'siege' Venezuelan police published on social media Thursday a photo of the previously little-known ex-diplomat with the word "wanted" under the image. Judicial sources confirmed to AFP that the poster will be displayed at airports and police checkpoints across the country. Gonzales Urrutia fled to Spain in September after Maduro claimed victory in the troubled, economically distressed country's July 28 election and cracked down hard on dissent. Spain granted him asylum on December 20 after Venezuela announced conspiracy and racketeering charges against him. Also read: Argentina court orders arrest of Venezuela's Maduro in a tit-for-tat move Venezuela declared Maduro the winner of a third six-year term in the July vote but the opposition cried foul, saying it has detailed polling station numbers that show Gonzalez Urrutia won handily. The government has resisted intense pressure at home and abroad to release vote results that prove its claim of victory. Street protests erupted after the election and degenerated into clashes with police, with 28 people dead, 200 injured and more than 2,400 arrested. At least three detainees died in prison, while nearly 1,400 of those originally arrested have been released. Maduro is a former bus driver hand-picked by the late socialist icon Hugo Chaves to succeed him upon his death in 2013. Maduro has overseen the oil-rich country's decline into economic ruin and has been accused of acting like a dictator as he cracks down on dissent and clings to power. Only a handful of countries, including Venezuelan ally Russia, have recognized Maduro as the winner of the July election. Argentina does not recognize Maduro's reelection, alongside the United States, the European Union, and several other Latin American countries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Venezuela offers USD 100,000 in reward for information leading to exiled opposition candidate

Venezuela's former opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez said he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognising his defeat in July's presidential election, which electoral authorities claim was won by President Nicolas Maduro.

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Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has arrived in Spain to seek Asylum. The 75-year-old said in an audio note that he was threatened to flee the country. Watch to know more.

Edmundo Gonzalez sends audio note prior to his departure

Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets in and beyond the capital Caracas on Monday (July 29), with fresh protests expected on July 30 against what they describe as 'a stolen election'. Ordinary citizens of the South American nation as well as opposition politicians tore down posters of President Nicolas Maduro across Caracas.

The country's electoral council loyal to President Maduro announced that he won a third term in voting after Sunday (July 30).

The opposition, which polls had predicted would win by a landslide, claimed it took more than two-thirds of the votes in the oil-rich country.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) gave Maduro 51 per cent of the votes, against 44 per cent for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the proxy for wildly popular opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Courts loyal to Maduro barred Machado from running for president earlier this year, citing what she and many Venezuelans call bogus corruption charges.

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Most Venezuelans live on just a few dollars a month and endure shortages of food and such basics as soap and toilet paper.

The opposition rejected the results announced by the electoral council but has not yet called for protests.

Maduro, without giving evidence, denounced what he called an incipient coup. "They are trying out their first failed steps to destabilise Venezuela," he said.

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Meanwhile, on Tuesday (July 30), a leading figure within Venezuela's opposition coalition was arrested, his party said, denouncing an "escalation of repression" amid ongoing protests.

"Just a few minutes ago our national political coordinator, Freddy Superlano, was kidnapped," The Voluntad Popular party wrote on X, alongside a video of him being taken away by officials dressed in black.

Earlier, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told reporters that a review of available voting records clearly showed that the next president "will be Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia".

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The records showed a "mathematically irreversible" lead for Gonzalez Urrutia, she said, with 6.27 million votes to Maduro's 2.75 million.

The Organisation of American States, a regional body, charged Tuesday (July 30) there was "exceptional manipulation" of the election results that handed Maduro his win.

Machado called Venezuelans to turn out for "popular assemblies" nationwide to show support for a peaceful transition of power.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets in and beyond the capital Caracas on Monday (July 29), with fresh protests expected on July 30 against what they describe as 'a stolen election'.

Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets in and beyond the capital Caracas on Monday (July 29), with fresh protests expected on July 30 against what they describe as 'a stolen election'. Ordinary citizens of the South American nation as well as opposition politicians tore down posters of President Nicolas Maduro across Caracas. The country's electoral council loyal to President Maduro announced that he won a third term in voting after Sunday (July 30). The opposition, which polls had predicted would win by a landslide, claimed it took more than two-thirds of the votes in the oil-rich country. The National Electoral Council (CNE) gave Maduro 51 per cent of the votes, against 44 per cent for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the proxy for wildly popular opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Courts loyal to Maduro barred Machado from running for president earlier this year, citing what she and many Venezuelans call bogus corruption charges. Also read | Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro Most Venezuelans live on just a few dollars a month and endure shortages of food and such basics as soap and toilet paper. The opposition rejected the results announced by the electoral council but has not yet called for protests. Maduro, without giving evidence, denounced what he called an incipient coup. "They are trying out their first failed steps to destabilise Venezuela," he said. Also watch | Venezuela Elections 2024: Incumbent Nicolas Maduro wins third term × Meanwhile, on Tuesday (July 30), a leading figure within Venezuela's opposition coalition was arrested, his party said, denouncing an "escalation of repression" amid ongoing protests. "Just a few minutes ago our national political coordinator, Freddy Superlano, was kidnapped," The Voluntad Popular party wrote on X, alongside a video of him being taken away by officials dressed in black. Earlier, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told reporters that a review of available voting records clearly showed that the next president "will be Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia". Also read | Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? The records showed a "mathematically irreversible" lead for Gonzalez Urrutia, she said, with 6.27 million votes to Maduro's 2.75 million. The Organisation of American States, a regional body, charged Tuesday (July 30) there was "exceptional manipulation" of the election results that handed Maduro his win. Machado called Venezuelans to turn out for "popular assemblies" nationwide to show support for a peaceful transition of power. (With inputs from agencies)

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In Venezuela, the opposition has a presidential candidate who is not banned from the presidential contesting elections that'll be held on the 28th of July. The country's main opposition block has unanimously agreed to support a rather low-profile candidate and a former diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez for the upcoming polls.

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