MADRID, Spain – During a recent address, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez underscored Spain's ongoing commitment to supporting Venezuelans fleeing political persecution.
In a powerful statement, Sánchez highlighted the scale of Spain's humanitarian efforts since he took office. “Since I became President of the Government, we have granted more than 200,000 residence permits for humanitarian reasons to Venezuelan men and women who have left Venezuela precisely because they were persecuted by the Maduro regime,” he said.
Spain as a Sanctuary for the Opposition
Sánchez noted that Spain has become a primary destination for those escaping the current political climate in Venezuela. He pointed out that many prominent figures from the Venezuelan opposition, including Edmundo González, have sought refuge in Spain.
“It is significant that the people leaving Venezuela, fleeing that regime, choose Spain as their destination,” Sánchez remarked, adding that the Spanish government’s stance has been clear from the outset.
A Firm Stance Against the Maduro Administration
The Prime Minister also reiterated that Spain does not recognize the Maduro government. This decision, he explained, is based on a failure to respect democratic rules, a sentiment echoed by the United Nations in its reports on Venezuela's most recent elections.
By providing residency permits to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, Spain continues to position itself as a key ally for those seeking safety and democratic freedoms outside of Venezuela.
