Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims
Aides to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she was detained Thursday, followed moments later by official denials, in a confusing episode that capped a day of protests seeking to block President Nicolás Maduro from clinging to power.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado freed after detention
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was detained at a march in Caracas on Thursday in her first public appearance in months and her ally, former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, demanded she be freed immediately.
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.
Venezuela opposition leader Machado detained at anti-Maduro protest
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was detained at a march in Caracas on Thursday in her first public appearance in months and her ally, former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, demanded she be freed immediately.
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Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’
Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, was ‘kidnapped’ from the streets on Thursday, her allies have said.
Venezuela's opposition calls for protests against a third term for President Maduro
Police are out in force in the streets of Venezuela’s capital as the opposition calls for major anti-government protests
Global Reactions to the Brief Detention of Venezuela Opposition Leader Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest ahead of the Friday inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term, in Caracas, Venezuela January 9, 2025.
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.
Maduro government releases Venezuela opposition leader after brief arrest
María Corina Machado was detained after leading protests in Caracas against president’s inauguration on Friday
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