Spain's Government to Boycott Maduro's Inauguration Amid Ongoing Political Crisis
The Spanish Government has decided not to send any representatives to Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as president, which is set for this Friday in Venezuela. This decision is based on sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation. The Spanish Executive has never recognized Maduro's victory in the controversial presidential elections held on July 28, largely due to the lack of transparency from the National Electoral Council (CNE), which failed to make the voting records public. Opponents of Maduro, including those represented by Edmundo González, have claimed that the election results indicate a clear victory for González.
Spain continues to uphold a common European stance that does not acknowledge Maduro as the legitimate president. However, the Spanish Government has refrained from recognizing Edmundo González as the elected president, despite demands from both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate. The official position remains that recognizing González would not effectively address the ongoing crisis. Instead, the government believes that what is truly needed is to support a negotiated solution between the various factions within Venezuela and to promote a peaceful transition to democracy.
The political climate in Venezuela has further deteriorated with the recent arrest of former presidential candidate Márquez and the detention of six opposition politicians. Additionally, the son-in-law of leading opposition figure Edmundo González has gone missing, while the residence of María Corina Machado, another prominent opposition leader, has reportedly been under siege.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, with Spain maintaining its diplomatic stance while advocating for a resolution that promotes democracy and peace in Venezuela.
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