Venezuelans ask to recognize Edmundo González as president
This Saturday, September 28, thousands of Venezuelans have come out to protest around the world to demand the recognition of Edmundo González as elected president, the release of all political prisoners and in rejection of Nicolás Maduro.
The «Great World Protest» It is reported from places as remote as Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean, to large cities with Venezuelan residents such as Madrid. Due to the time difference, there are demonstrations that had not yet begun at the time of writing this note.
The protests, according to reports spread on social networkshave occurred in the cities of Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney and Perthin Australia (where they first started), as well as in Turkey, Malaysia, Netherlands, Croatia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Senegal, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and Lithuaniaamong others.
In The Hague, Venezuelans gathered in front of the headquarters of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to demand respect for the results of the presidential elections, which this September 28 will be two months old, as well as concrete actions for the crimes. crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela.
The opposition led by María Corina Machado claims González’s victory as the winner of the elections and published the collected voting records. While Nicolás Maduro claims to have been re-elected without publishing any evidence; In fact, the Electoral Branch skipped audits and has not yet released the results broken down by voting center.
In #Australia It’s already Saturday #28S and on the east coast, Noosa, Venezuelans are already beginning to speak out for a #VzlaLibre #FreeVzla @Nogag @MundoConVzla pic.twitter.com/JmQ4HeT7Nw
— Aurimar Freitez (@AurimarFreitez) September 28, 2024
Women in power: Türkiye 🇹🇷 and Langkawi, Malaysia 🇲🇾.
And on Reunion Island, Indian Ocean🇷🇪 Venezuelans join the #YoMeSumo for one #VzlaLibre
We will continue defending the democratic will of 28J! #FreeVzla 🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/acfpTV3SHl
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
📍In The Hague, Netherlands 🇳🇱.
Venezuelans gathered at the ICC headquarters demanding respect for the decision made by Venezuelans on June 28.
Fiscal @KarimKhanQCwe Venezuelans demand concrete actions to end crimes against humanity.#SOSCPI | #FreeVzla pic.twitter.com/rQCyWtLYzp
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
📍Kaunas, Lithuania🇱🇹
📍Zagreb, Croatia🇭🇷
📍Bournemouth, UK🇬🇧
📍Antwerp, Belgium🇧🇪 #YoMeSumo in Europe for the freedom of Venezuela and for the defense of sovereignty.We are organized to GET CHARGED! #FreeVzla | #VzlaLibre pic.twitter.com/ozJRTCeOnB
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
In Australia 🇦🇺 and in New Zealand 🇳🇿 the Venezuelans; They are mobilizing for the recognition of the will expressed on June 28 and the freedom of political prisoners.
Today, every Venezuelan from exile is an ambassador of our country.#FreeVzla #YoMeSumo #VzlaLibre pic.twitter.com/3TltIL47pf
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
This movement for Venezuela’s freedom is led by brave women!
We see how they continue to join from Senegal 🇸🇳; Cornwall and Bristol, UK 🇬🇧 #VzlaLibre | #FreeVzla | #YoMeSumo pic.twitter.com/yIQtiIy51h
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
For a free Venezuela!#YoMeSumo from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
In all parts of the world, Venezuelans want a #VzlaLibre #FreeVzla pic.twitter.com/L6s1PtPkyf
— Mundo Con Vzla (@MundoConVzla) September 28, 2024
From #Japan Venezuelans are present in the great global protest against socialist oppression. There is a country on its feet that raises its voice everywhere with the dream of finding ourselves again at home. #Venezuela is going to be released. #YoMeSumo #FreeVenezuela pic.twitter.com/I1ExzWMowH
— Emanuel Figueroa (@EmaFigueroaC) September 28, 2024
#ReportersWithoutMordazaat this moment from Madrid, show us how people are beginning to arrive at the concentration. Little by little, voices are added, hearts are connected and the clamor for a free Venezuela grows. The world is attentive and our hope is firmer that… pic.twitter.com/OWU38YxMwn
— A World Without Gag (@Sinmordaza) September 28, 2024
In Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦, the Venezuelan community joins the global call demanding the end of crimes against humanity and respect for the popular will of July 28. We will not rest until we achieve a free Venezuela! ✊🇻🇪 #VzlaLibre #FreeVzla #VenezuelaResiste pic.twitter.com/SBeZfbs8Q6
— A World Without Gag (@Sinmordaza) September 28, 2024
From Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, Venezuelans ask for a free Venezuela, the recognition of @EdmundoGU as president-elect and the end of crimes against humanity in our country.
Our fight has no borders!#FreeVzla #VzlaLibre #VenezuelaResiste pic.twitter.com/At4gQDMrwT
— A World Without Gag (@Sinmordaza) September 28, 2024
From Brisbane, Australia, Venezuelans ask for a free Venezuela, the recognition of Edmundo González as elected president and the end of crimes against humanity in our country.
Our fight has no borders! 🌍💪 #FreeVzla #VzlaLibre #VenezuelaResiste pic.twitter.com/ihFqbFBZoX
— A World Without Gag (@Sinmordaza) September 28, 2024
From Copenhanguen, we Venezuelans unite in one voice this SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.
The people voted, Maduro you go! 📣
The freedom of Venezuela is our fight! 🗣️ #VzlaLibre #FreeVzla #VenezuelaResiste pic.twitter.com/65kPu560B7
— A World Without Gag (@Sinmordaza) September 28, 2024
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Call to unity
Edmundo Gonzalez reaffirmed on Friday that the Venezuelan opposition will remain united and will win the victory on July 28.
“They are not going to divide us, no matter how much they try to involve third parties, blame them, sacrifice them, we are going to collect the victory of July 28. The rest are stories from the road,” he said.
Through his account on X, he also highlighted the importance of solidarity and friendship.
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