Arrest Warrant Issued for Venezuelan Opposition Leader

Venezuelan authorities have issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo González, accusing him of crimes including conspiracy and falsifying documents, following a disputed election on July 28. President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner by the ruling party-loyal electoral authorities, but the opposition claims González won by a wide margin, supported by vote tally sheets they published online. The lack of transparency in the election results has drawn international condemnation. The warrant marks a significant escalation in Maduro's crackdown on the opposition, with González now in hiding. Critics, including Western countries and international bodies, have called for the publication of full election tallies, alleging fraud and demanding transparency.