Venezuela briefly arrests opposition leader

Venezuela opposition leader Machado free after brief detention, government denies involvement
By Mayela Armas, Vivian Sequera and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was freed on Thursday, her Vente Venezuela movement said, shortly after she was detained amid gunshots while leaving a protest in eastern Caracas.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Is Forcibly Detained and Then Released
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.
News Wrap: Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrested after protest
In our news wrap Thursday, Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested while leaving an anti-government protest in Caracas, Lebanon's parliament elected a new president, Gaza health officials say the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has now topped 46,
Global reactions to the brief detention of Venezuela opposition leader Machado
The brief arrest of Maria Corina Machado provoked swift condemnations from political leaders across the globe.
Venezuela Opposition Leaders 'Should Not Be Harmed,' Trump Says
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday defended Venezuela's opposition party leader and its presidential candidate as "freedom fighters" who must be protected, after a major rally against ruler Nicolas Maduro.
Trump Warns Venezuela Not to Harm Opposition Leader Machado
President-elect Donald Trump urged Venezuela not to harm opposition leader María Corina Machado after she was briefly arrested on Thursday, in his first public comments on the country’s disputed election.
Trump will deal with Venezuela’s Maduro, GOP rep says
Fla., discusses executing Trump's agenda, the House passing the Laken Riley Act and meeting with Venezuela's opposition leader.
Venezuela opposition claims elusive leader briefly detained in Caracas protest
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday emerged from hiding to lead last-ditch protests against the ...
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Venezuela's opposition claims pro-democracy figurehead briefly detained in Caracas protest
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Two men are vying to be inaugurated as Venezuela’s president this week. Here’s what we know
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UN alarmed at arrests in Venezuela ahead of protest
The United Nations has expressed its alarm after it received reports of arbitrary detentions and intimidation in Venezuela ...
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As Venezuela’s presidential inauguration looms, Church calls for ‘respect for human rights’
Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord opened the jubilee year in Venezuela with a call for “respect for human and citizen rights.” ...
Fear on the streets of Caracas as Maduro’s inauguration looms
If you need one word to describe Venezuela these days, it would be fearful.” That’s what one Latin American diplomat told CNN ...
More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy
As many as 10 Americans are behind bars in Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to be sworn in for a third term.
Venezuela's ultimate political survivor faces his toughest challenge yet
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday will face more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power.