Venezuela – The United States and Italy have officially recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela. This recognition follows a highly contested election, where the incumbent government, led by Nicolás Maduro, declared victory amid claims of irregularities from opposition groups.
Washington’s stance has been notably supportive of González even before the July 28 elections. However, until now, the U.S. had refrained from formally recognizing him as the next president, despite previous backing of the opposition’s claims of victory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that “The Venezuelan people spoke resoundingly on July 28 and made Edmundo González the president-elect. Democracy demands respect for the will of the voters.”
On November 20, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also recognized González as the legitimate winner of Venezuela’s elections. “We do not recognize the proclaimed victory of Maduro, the result of very non-transparent elections,” Meloni stated during a joint press conference with Argentine President Javier Milei.
The recognition by both Washington and Rome adds considerable international weight to González’s position, even as the situation remains divisive within Venezuela. Mixed reactions have emerged domestically, with some Venezuelans hopeful for change and others wary of potential instability. Calls for a peaceful resolution and adherence to democratic principles continue to dominate the discourse, as both supporters and skeptics await further developments.
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