Affidavit Rejected: Chaos Surrounds Venezuelan Election Dispute

Venezuela's attorney general's office refused to accept the affidavit from Edmundo Gonzalez, an opposition leader involved in an ongoing election dispute. Gonzalez ignored three summons related to alleged usurpation of duties and other charges. The contested election has prompted deadly protests and international criticism of President Nicolas Maduro's declared victory.

The lawyer for Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez is facing delays and complications as the attorney general's office refused to officially accept his affidavit regarding ignored summonses. This comes amid a contentious election dispute that has resulted in deadly protests and multiple high-profile arrests.

The summons for Gonzalez, the opposition's one-time presidential candidate, were issued before an arrest warrant on charges including usurpation of functions and conspiracy. The dispute centers around a controversial election, with opposition and some international bodies alleging fraud and demanding transparency, contradicting official results that declare President Nicolas Maduro as the winner.

Top international figures and governments, including those from Brazil, Colombia, and the U.S., have decried the arrest warrant. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch reported fatalities among protesters, attributing some deaths to security forces and government-aligned collectives. The Maduro administration, however, blames the opposition and calls for reports on 'fascist activities.'

(With inputs from agencies.)