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Maduro Regime Requests Arrest Warrant Against Edmundo González Urrutia

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Edmundo González Urrutia

Venezuela ‘s Attorney General’s Office asked a court specializing in “terrorism” crimes at midday on Monday to issue an “arrest warrant” against the standard-bearer of the largest opposition coalition, Edmundo González Urrutia , and the greatest rival of dictator Nicolás Maduro .

In a document circulating on social media, prosecutor  Luis Ernesto Dueñez Reyes  requested the arrest of González Urrutia for his “alleged commission of crimes of usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” conspiracy, sabotage and illicit association.

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U.S. and World Leaders Express ‘Serious Concerns’ About Venezuelan Election Results as Both Sides Declare Victory

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Both Venezuela’s opposition coalition and communist dictator Nicolás Maduro declared victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the South American country, according to widespread news reports.

The delay in announcing results, which took place six hours after precincts were originally scheduled to close, created debate within Maduro’s regime about how to proceed since polls continued to show the opposition with a sweeping lead.

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