Venezuelan Opposition Leader Faces Second Summons Over Election Website

Venezuela's top prosecutor issued a second summons for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez related to an opposition website publishing election results. Accusations include usurpation of electoral functions and falsification of documents. Gonzalez criticizes the government's lack of transparency, with significant pushback from international bodies and Western countries.

Venezuela's top prosecutor has issued a second summons for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez to answer questions about an opposition website that released detailed election results, reflecting ongoing tensions over last month's disputed presidential election.

The summons, shared on social media, demands Gonzalez's appearance on Tuesday morning to address accusations including the usurpation of electoral functions and the falsification of documents. This follows his failure to respond to an earlier summons issued over the weekend.

Gonzalez has publicly condemned the lack of transparency in the election process, echoing the calls from Western countries and international organizations for the government to release full vote tallies. Despite mounting pressure, the electoral authority, backed by President Nicolas Maduro, refuses to disclose detailed results. Meanwhile, President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua continues to support Maduro, dismissing criticism from other regional leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)