International and Domestic Turmoil
The controversy intensified with the brief arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was detained after addressing a protest rally.
González criticized the regime’s actions, stating, “They sought to do to me in the air what they did yesterday to our leader.” He called for military loyalty to the Venezuelan people, emphasizing, “The soldiers of our national armed forces must obey through me, as I am the elected president of the Republic of Venezuela.”
Maduro’s inauguration comes as his government faces significant international pressure. While Venezuela’s National Electoral Council declared him the winner, the U.S. increased its reward for his capture to $25 million.
Meanwhile, González continues to rally global support, despite an arrest warrant and a $100,000 reward for his detention issued by Maduro’s government.
