Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González granted political asylum in Spain

González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.

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

González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.