Edmundo González did not attend the third summons: what could happen to him?

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia did not attend his third hearing by the Public Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, raising uncertainty about the legal actions that could be taken against him.

Despite three summons issued by the Attorney General’s Office this week, the leader decided not to appear, leading Attorney General Tarek William Saab, a Chavista militant, to announce possible additional measures. This includes an arrest warrant against him.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating González on charges including “conspiracy” and “usurpation of functions,” based on the publication of a website where the Democratic Unitary Platform.

The opposition coalition has registered the majority of the electoral records to support its claim of fraud in the presidential elections. According to these data, its presidential candidate obtained almost 70% of the votes, with a crushing victory in all the states of the country.

This action triggered a strong response from the socialist regime, which called the reports “false” and accused the opposition of trying to destabilize the country. However, Chavismo has not published the evidence confirming Maduro’s supposed victory.

Given the candidate’s refusal to appear before the summons, the Attorney General’s Office could decide to issue an arrest warrant, a measure that would intensify the pressure on González and his campaign.

If the order is carried out, the candidate would face legal proceedings in an environment that he himself has described as lacking guarantees of impartiality and due process.

In a recent video, he alleged that the Prosecutor’s Office is acting with political motivations and is sentencing him without a fair trial.

This situation not only affects Edmundo González Urrutia personally, but also amplifies political tensions in Venezuela, where the regime and the opposition are locked in a dispute that goes beyond the electoral.

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