Edmundo González to Rosa María Payá: "Your fight is ours."

Edmundo González and Rosa María Payá met in Madrid to promote democracy in Latin America.

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During their meeting in Madrid, Edmundo González, recognized by the United States as the elected president of Venezuela, expressed his support and solidarity with the Cuban opposition figure Rosa María Payá, whom he described as a tireless activist for democracy and human rights in Latin America.

Through his social media, González expressed gratitude for the opportunity to talk with Payá, who leads the Cuba Decide movement.

"Rosa María, it has been a great pleasure to talk with you. We share the struggles of our peoples, but also the hope for change, even though the journey has been long. Your fight is our fight," she expressed.

The meeting occurred in the context of Payá's visit to Spain, where González has been in exile since September, amid increasing international pressure regarding the political situation in Venezuela and Cuba.

Payá, a staunch critic of the Cuban regime, reaffirmed his support for the Venezuelan cause, especially as the United States officially recognized González as the elected president of the South American nation following the elections on July 28th.

This Thursday, Ecuador also issued an official statement recognizing him as the winner in the elections that the Chavista regime is attempting to usurp.

"It's time for Spain and the entire European Union to recognize the President that the Venezuelans have elected," stated Payá.

Additionally, he denounced the interference of the Cuban regime in Venezuela's internal affairs, something he views as crucial to the collapse of democracy in the South American country.

The Cuban woman is the daughter of Oswaldo Payá, one of the main opponents of the Cuban regime. After his death under suspicious circumstances, Rosa María became a fierce activist for human rights and for justice for her father.

Her struggle has been explored in the documentary "Night Is Not Eternal," which premiered on November 19 on the HBO Max platform.

Directed by Chinese filmmaker Wang Nanfu, the documentary delves into the struggles for democracy and human rights in countries under authoritarian regimes, focusing on the life and legacy of the Payá family, particularly Rosa María Payá.

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