Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González granted political asylum in Spain

The surprise departure of the man considered by Venezuela's opposition and several foreign governments to be the legitimate winner of July's presidential race was announced late Saturday by Venezuelan officials who just a few days ago ordered his arrest.

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González granted political asylum in Spain
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez greets supporters during a campaign rally.

The surprise departure of the man considered by Venezuela's opposition and several foreign governments to be the legitimate winner of July's presidential race was announced late Saturday by Venezuelan officials who just a few days ago ordered his arrest.