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Venezuela’s opposition has officially confirmed Edmundo González Urrutia as their candidate in the upcoming July 28 elections. The decision was made after President Nicolás Maduro announced that he will be seeking a third term. Gonzalez Urrutia, 74 years old, was initially registered as a provisional candidate for the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), but his nomination has now been approved by the coalition.
The nomination process was extended due to reported blockages in the nomination system that prevented other candidates from being nominated. Omar Barbosa, secretary general of the alliance, expressed that this decision was historic for the people of Venezuela. They believe they have chosen their next president of the Republic.
Manuel Rosales, who originally registered his candidacy with his party Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT), decided to decline his candidacy at the last minute. This decision was met with some opposition from close allies, but overall, it paved the way for Gonzalez Urrutia to become the unanimous candidate representing the opposition in the upcoming elections.
The unity in the opposition is clear as they unite behind a single candidate to challenge President Maduro. Other opposition leaders celebrated this decision, paving the way for a united front in