Venezuela opposition candidate not seeking asylum despite arrest risk, says lawyer

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has not sought asylum despite an arrest warrant over his claim of winning the July presidential election, his lawyer said. The prosecutor's office accused him of "serious crimes". Gonzalez Urrutia, in hiding since July 28, has ignored three summons from prosecutors.

Sep 4, 2024 - 06:00
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Venezuela opposition candidate not seeking asylum despite arrest risk, says lawyer
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has not sought asylum despite an arrest warrant over his claim of winning the July presidential election, his lawyer said. The prosecutor's office accused him of "serious crimes". Gonzalez Urrutia, in hiding since July 28, has ignored three summons from prosecutors.

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