Edmundo González Urrutia plans to meet with the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, and then an activity with the people
Edmundo González Urrutia concluded his meetings in Panama and headed, early this Thursday, January 9, to the Dominican Republic; last point of his tour of the American region before the inauguration on January 10; in which he intends to enter Venezuela to assume power.
He is expected to be received during the day by Dominican President, Luis Abinader, and members of his Government at the National Palace in Santo Domingo.
In addition, González Urrutia is scheduled to participate in a meeting with the Venezuelan community in a park in Santo Domingo. Upon arrival, former president of the Dominican Republic, Hipolito Mejiaattended the meeting to greet González Urrutia and plans to join the delegation that plans to accompany him to Venezuela.
Edmundo González Urrutia is already in the DR! He entered through the ambassadors’ lounge at Las Américas airport. It was received by Francisco Cantizano Nadal, Director of State Ceremonial and Protocol of the @MIREXRD. It comes accompanied, among others, by @alcaldeledezma and @dsmolansky Video @YanelaPim… pic.twitter.com/3BPSqWNKlh
— Katherine Hernandez (@kathernandez) January 9, 2025
González Urrutia arrived accompanied by a detachment of at least seven former leaders of the region, including Jorge Quiroga (Bolivia), Laura Chinchilla (Costa Rica), Andrés Pastrana (Colombia), Jamil Mahuad (Ecuador), Felipe Calderón and Vicente Fox (Mexico). ), and Mario Abdo Benítez (Paraguay). In addition, he is accompanied by Asdrúbal Aguiar, general secretary of the Democratic Initiative of Spain and the Americas (IDEA).
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Edmundo’s official agenda in the Dominican Republic included a reception at the National Palace at 10:50 in the morning, where he was received by Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez. Subsequently, he will hold a private audience with President Luis Abinader, according to the Presidency. In this meeting, Abinader will be accompanied by Vice President Raquel Peña and other cabinet ministers.
At 11:30 am, the event in support of Venezuelan Democracy will take place in the Ambassadors’ Hall of the National Palace, with the participation of both national and international guests. This visit is framed in a context of political tension, where international recognition and support play a crucial role for the political future of Venezuela.
In development…
With information from Spike News
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