CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South American country on Tuesday, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won the July contest.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela opposition candidate, as president-elect
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He said the result could have grave implications for illegal immigration along the southern U.S. border.
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