Biden Recognizes Exiled Venezuelan Opposition Leader as 'True Winner' of Disputed Election

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:11:10 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Biden Recognizes Exiled Venezuelan Opposition Leader as 'True Winner' of Disputed Election

In a significant diplomatic gesture, President Biden endorses opposition candidate Edmundo González amid rising tensions in Venezuela.


In a meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden referred to Edmundo González, the exiled Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate, as "the true winner" of the controversial July elections, which saw Nicolás Maduro declaring victory—a claim challenged both by González and various international players.

González, who fled to Spain following the election, has been vocally opposing Maduro's administration, asserting election rigging. His accusations have garnered widespread support from the opposition, which has called for mass protests against the Maduro government, while the regime has reacted angrily to Biden's endorsement.

Maduro's government labeled the White House meeting as "grotesque," alleging that the U.S. is backing an anti-democratic initiative designed to destabilize Venezuela. Despite these allegations, the Biden administration advocates for a "peaceful transfer of power" in the country.

The issue centers around the legitimacy of the election results, with the opposition claiming that the voting tallies—which the government has yet to release—indicate González was the clear victor. The Venezuelan national electoral authority, which leans towards Maduro, declared him the winner but failed to substantiate these claims with actual data.

The international community has expressed concern over this election, with the UN Human Rights Committee intervening to prevent the destruction of voting records that could support the opposition's claims. Amid escalating hostilities, the Maduro government has even offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to González's arrest, reflecting the growing risks faced by political dissidents in Venezuela.

MORE ON THEME

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:55:50 GMT

Jair Bolsonaro's Health Declines Amid Coup Charges and Legal Battles

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:55:50 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:04:26 GMT

Controversy Erupts as Ivorian Opposition Leader Disqualified from Presidential Race

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:04:26 GMT
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:33:17 GMT

El Salvador Proposes Controversial Prisoner Swap with Venezuela

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:33:17 GMT
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:55:22 GMT

**El Salvador Proposes Prisoner Exchange with Venezuela Amid Controversy**

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:55:22 GMT
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:33:37 GMT

Tidjane Thiam Announces Candidacy for Ivory Coast Presidency

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:33:37 GMT
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:56:40 GMT

Former Peruvian First Lady Seeks Asylum Following Corruption Sentencing

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:56:40 GMT
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:15:17 GMT

Biden's Strong Critique of Trump Highlights Social Security Concerns

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:15:17 GMT
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:34:03 GMT

Trump Administration's Potential Closure of Radio Free Europe Poses Concern for Impartial Journalism

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:34:03 GMT
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:21:14 GMT

Biden Critiques Trump Administration's Approach to Social Security in Chicago Speech

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:21:14 GMT
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:27:01 GMT

Trump: Zelensky Shares Responsibility for Ukraine Conflict Casualties

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:27:01 GMT
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:18 GMT

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Secures Second Term Amid Controversy

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:18 GMT
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:15:08 GMT

Gabon’s Military Leader Secures Presidential Victory Following Coup

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:15:08 GMT
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:47:40 GMT

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Secures Re-Election Amid Controversy

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:47:40 GMT
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:57:33 GMT

Gabon’s Coup Leader Secures Landslide Victory in Presidential Election

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:57:33 GMT
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:45:06 GMT

End of an Era: Hong Kong's Democratic Party Announces Disbandment

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:45:06 GMT
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:09:35 GMT

Ecuador's Presidential Election: A Battle Against Drug-Related Violence

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:09:35 GMT
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:26:48 GMT

Imamoglu's First Court Appearance Sparks Nationwide Protests Against Erdogan

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:26:48 GMT
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:51:16 GMT

"Election in Gabon: The Rise of Coup Leader Oligui Nguema Amid Youth Hopes and Doubts"

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:51:16 GMT
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:40:32 GMT

**Trump Aims to Rescind Shower Water Flow Regulations in Latest Executive Order**

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:40:32 GMT
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:30:20 GMT

**Trump's Renewed Trade War: An Examination of US-China Relations**

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:30:20 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.