# Venezuelan opposition calls for presidential elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-opposition-calls-for-presidential-elections
> Updated: 2026-10-20T22:30:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Venezuelan opposition figure Edmundo González Urrutia has intensified calls for presidential elections to facilitate a non-violent political transition. While receiving the ‘Defensa de la Libertad’ award in Madrid, González emphasized that true freedom requires the rule of law, independent institutions, and the ability to hold those in power accountable.

González has further demanded that elections be scheduled as soon as possible with full guarantees for voters. His specific requirements for a credible process include the renewal of the National Electoral Council and the restoration of political rights for figures such as María Corina Machado. These demands coincide with planned protests aimed at securing a clear electoral timeline.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Edmundo González demands immediate elections in Venezuela

Edmundo González Urrutia is demanding immediate presidential elections in Venezuela with full participation guarantees, amid calls for electoral reform and ongoing political tension.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmundo-gonzlez-demands-immediate-elections-in-venezuela

### 2026-10-07: Edmundo González receives liberty award in Madrid and calls for Venezuelan elections

Edmundo González Urrutia received the ‘Defensa de la Libertad’ award in Madrid, where he called for presidential elections in Venezuela and emphasized the need for democratic institutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmundo-gonzlez-receives-liberty-award-in-madrid-and-calls-for-venezuelan-elections

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