Edmundo González Claims His Right to Assume the Presidency of Venezuela After Maduro's Departure

In a clear departure from the United States, Edmundo González Urrutia claimed the right to assume the Venezuelan presidency following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. 'As president of the Venezuelans, I make a calm and clear call to the Armed Forces and security bodies. It is your duty to comply and enforce the sovereign mandate expressed on July 28. As your commander in chief, I remind you that your loyalty lies with the constitution, the people, and the republic,' he said through X, also responding to the military leadership after their support for Delcy Rodríguez as 'acting president'.