"Retired Diplomat Surges in Polls, Challenging Maduro's Grip on Venezuela"
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Edmundo González Urrutia, a retired diplomat and unexpected presidential candidate, leads the polls ahead of Venezuela's July 28 election, promising a government for all citizens, including supporters of current leader Nicolás Maduro. Despite his inexperience in elected office, González has gained significant support, partly due to backing from opposition figure María Corina Machado. Concerns remain about Maduro's potential actions to disrupt the election or refuse to relinquish power if defeated.
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