U.S. President Joe Biden has urged for a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela to opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia during their recent meeting in Washington. Biden described the upcoming presidential elections as ‘deeply problematic’ and asserted that González Urrutia should be recognized for winning the majority. He plans to closely monitor planned protests against President Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration and emphasized the need for Venezuelans to express their political views without fear of retaliation from authorities. The political climate remains tense with allegations of election irregularities and reports of unrest.

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