Venezuela Opposition Says Leader Detained

Venezuela’s opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims
Police are out in force in the streets of Venezuela’s capital as the opposition calls for major anti-government protests.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Is Forcibly Detained and Then Released
Venezuela’s popular opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was detained during an anti-government protest in Caracas on Thursday, according to a statement on X by her party, Vente Venezuela. Ms. Machado had been living in hiding amid threats of arrest from government officials, and this was her first public appearance since August.
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.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Briefly Detained as Regime Tightens Crackdown
María Corina Machado was seized by President Nicolás Maduro’s regime after she appeared at a protest in Caracas.
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader detained ahead of Maduro’s inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was detained amid antigovernment protests in Caracas on Thursday, a day before President Nicolás Maduro is expected to be sworn in to a third full term in office.
Top Venezuelan opposition leader is arrested as dissidents seek to thwart Maduro's continued rule
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested when her motorcycle convoy was fired on by security forces as it left a protest, aides said
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.
Two men are vying to be inaugurated as Venezuela’s president this week. Here’s what we know
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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.
2 Americans arrested over ‘terrorism’ claims in Venezuela on night before Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
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Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro 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.
Why there is tension in Venezuela ahead of Maduro's swearing-in
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Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'
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He vowed to be Venezuela’s president — and he’s seeking U.S. support
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Three Ukrainians are among seven alleged mercenaries arrested in Venezuela, leader Maduro says
Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro announced on state television on 7 January the arrest of seven foreigners whom he accused ...