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Venezuela opposition leader arrives in Spain to claim asylum

Deutsche Welle Sunday, 8 September 2024 ()
Caracas issued an arrest warrant for presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez after he challenged President Nicolas Maduro's election victory. He fled to Spain after being accused of conspiracy and other crimes.
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