Venezuela's government "categorically" rejected a United Nations human rights report on Friday criticizing repression of political opponents and children in the wake of contested elections, saying it was a sign of coercion against the state.

Venezuela's exiled opposition leader Gonzalez says he was warned that security forces were coming for him:::: Madrid, Spain:: Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuelan opposition leader:: "I had to be free to be able to do what I am doing,

Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain.