GUATEMALA CITY – Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia stated on Wednesday in Guatemala that Nicolás Maduro's government is "weak and isolated," but still remains "dangerous." Speaking at a gathering with Venezuelans in Guatemala, González Urrutia emphasized that while the Maduro regime is becoming increasingly isolated, it has not lost its capacity for harm. “It is a regime that is growing more isolated every day, but it is not becoming any less dangerous,” he said during the event.
González Urrutia, who claims victory in the presidential election in Venezuela, has pointed to Maduro's recent installation for a third term as president as an indication of the continued political crisis in the country.
The opposition leader is currently in Central America as part of a tour to gather international support for his cause. He outlined how, as Maduro's government weakens, it becomes even more threatening. "As the Maduro government becomes weaker, it becomes equally more dangerous, as demonstrated by its actions against many, including my own family members who have been taken hostage," González Urrutia added, referring to the detention of his daughter’s husband.
The comments from González Urrutia underline the growing divide in Venezuela, where opposition leaders like him continue to challenge Maduro's authority and call for international intervention. His tour aims to rally global backing for a government in exile, with hopes to gain stronger diplomatic support to put more pressure on the Maduro regime.
Venezuela has been in a state of turmoil for several years, with the opposition regularly criticizing Maduro’s leadership for its handling of the country’s political, economic, and humanitarian crises. Despite the challenges, González Urrutia's remarks highlight a resilient resistance, with the opposition leader emphasizing the necessity of international recognition to achieve political change in Venezuela.