2024-08-08 07:26:41
The 71-year-old diplomat, who is the opposition candidate after the disqualification of María Corina Machado, seeks to end the presidency of Maduro, who has been in power since 2013.
Edmundo González Urrutia, principal opposition candidate in the presidential elections in Venezuela, It showed itself willing to “defend every last vote”, urging the Armed Forces to respect the election results.
“We are prepared to defend every last vote,” He said in a speech after voting in Caracas, stressing that “we trust in our Armed Forces to respect the decision of our people.”
Edmundo González said that “we are one people in search of freedom. What we see in Venezuela today are lines of joy and hope. Today begins the reconciliation of all Venezuelans.”
The opposition candidate to Nicolás Maduro sent a message to Venezuelans who are abroad, pointing out that “We do not want more people leaving the country and to those who are abroad I tell them that we will do everything possible so that they can return home and we will welcome them with open arms.”
Along with this, he spoke to the Armed Forces of Venezuela, stating that “We trust that the Armed Forces will respect the people’s decision. We are going to change hatred for love, poverty for progress, corruption for honesty and farewells for reunions. And there are only a few hours left to achieve this.”
The 71-year-old diplomat, who is the opposition candidate after the disqualification of Maria Corina Machado, seeks to end the presidency of Maduro, who has been in power since 2013 and is seeking a third six-year term.