Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, widely considered the legitimate winner of the July 28 presidential elections, has fled to Spain after being threatened with arrest by Nicolás Maduro's regime. González's departure, finalized through a deal with the Maduro government, signals heightened repression in Venezuela and leaves opposition efforts in disarray. Human rights organizations report nearly 2,000 arbitrary detentions since the election, and the regime has intensified surveillance and intimidation tactics against dissidents. Despite González's vow to continue the fight from exile, the opposition faces challenges in mobilizing demoralized supporters. International reactions have been critical of Maduro, with nations like the U.S., EU, and allies such as Brazil and Colombia rejecting his claimed victory. The situation remains tense as Maduro prepares for a third term, with the international community assessing options to confront his regime.