Venezuelan Authorities Seek Arrest Warrant for Former Presidential Candidate

Venezuelan authorities have requested an arrest warrant for former presidential candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of terrorism-related crimes. The warrant request follows the contested presidential election in which President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner despite opposition claims backed by vote tally sheets showing González as the likely victor.

Venezuelan authorities on Monday sought an arrest warrant for the opposition's former presidential candidate, Edmundo González, following the disputed election declared in favor of President Nicolás Maduro.

The prosecutor's request cites terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy and document falsification. Ruling party-loyal election officials had declared Maduro the winner of the July 28 elections without presenting detailed results.

International condemnation arose due to the lack of transparency, while opposition figures produced vote tally sheets indicating a significant victory for González.

(With inputs from agencies.)