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The elected president Donald Trump invited the Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, regarded by the United States and much of the international community as the legitimate elected president of Venezuela, to attend the inauguration ceremony scheduled for this Monday in Washington.
Sources close to the opposition team confirmed that González plans to arrive in the country this weekend and will be present at Trump's inauguration, who defended the integrity of the opposition figure María Corina Machado when she was kidnapped on January 9th by Chavista forces.
During his visit to the U.S., González also plans to meet with officials from the new administration, although a potential meeting with President Trump will depend on his availability, cited El Nuevo Herald.
Additionally, he will travel to South Florida next week to meet with members of the Venezuelan community living there.
Currently, González is in Guatemala as part of an international tour aimed at garnering support for the democratic cause of Venezuela.
Before arriving in the United States, the opponent will make a stop in Costa Rica.
González had planned to be sworn in on January 10 as the legitimate president of Venezuela, but he was forced to abandon that plan due to the threat from Nicolás Maduro's regime, which warned that it would use the country's air defense system against the plane he intended to travel on.
Maduro was sworn in last Friday despite opposition demands and more than 180 protests against his inauguration, in a ceremony that included a limited number of international representatives, among them the presidents of Cuba and Nicaragua, Miguel Díaz-Canel and Daniel Ortega, respectively.
Several leaders from the region will attend Trump's inauguration, including the president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum.
Frequently asked questions about Trump's inauguration and the political situation in Venezuela
Why did Donald Trump invite Edmundo González to his inauguration?
Donald Trump invited Edmundo González to his inauguration as a sign of support for the Venezuelan opposition and for the international recognition of González as the legitimate elected president of Venezuela. The Trump administration has demonstrated strong backing for Venezuelan opposition leaders in their struggle against the Nicolás Maduro regime.
What is the current situation of Edmundo González in his fight for the presidency of Venezuela?
Edmundo González, recognized by several countries as the elected president of Venezuela, has been on an international tour seeking support for his cause. Despite the threats from Maduro's regime, he plans to return to Venezuela on January 10 to assume the presidency, backed by the international community and the Venezuelan opposition.
What has happened with María Corina Machado and what is her role in the Venezuelan opposition?
María Corina Machado, a prominent leader of the Venezuelan opposition, was briefly kidnapped by Maduro's regime during a peaceful protest. Machado has been a key figure in the fight for democracy in Venezuela, calling for mobilizations and denouncing the government's human rights violations under Maduro.
How has Edmundo González's international recognition impacted the political situation in Venezuela?
The international recognition of Edmundo González as the elected president has increased pressure on Maduro's regime to negotiate a peaceful transition. Several countries and international organizations have supported González, which strengthens the position of the Venezuelan opposition and enhances the isolation of Maduro's government on the international stage.
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