Controversial Arrest Warrant for Opposition Leader Edmundo González

A Venezuelan judge issued an arrest warrant for former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González amidst a criminal investigation into disputed election results, which declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. The warrant follows González's failure to appear for questioning, drawing international attention and criticism of Maduro's government.

In a significant development in Venezuelan politics, a judge issued an arrest warrant on Monday for the opposition's former presidential candidate Edmundo González, stemming from a criminal investigation into controversial election outcomes.

The authorities accuse González, once a diplomat, of crimes including conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers. This action follows his absence from multiple summons by prosecutors to elucidate the disputed election results that declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner.

International scrutiny has intensified over the lack of transparency, with opposition leaders claiming the official results are fraudulent. Despite mounting pressure, Maduro's government has not published detailed election data, fueling further allegations of electoral misconduct.

(With inputs from agencies.)