Venezuela says presidential opposition candidate has left country

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has left for Spain seeking asylum, following a disputed presidential election on July 28. Urrutia claims to have won the election, but official results declared incumbent Nicolas Maduro the victor. The opposition’s claims of victory have led to post-election violence and an arrest warrant for Urrutia. Many countries, including the US and EU, have refused to recognize Maduro’s win. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions in Venezuela amid economic struggles and international sanctions.READ FULL