Minutes after the broadcast of a video in which the Venezuelan opponent Maria Corina Machado claimed to be fine after his arrest, the official account of his party confirmed his release.
The message published through social networks detailed that while the former presidential candidate was leading a rally in Chacao, Caracaswas intercepted and shot down motorcycle on which he traveled.
“Leaving the concentration on Chacao, Caracas, María Corina Machado was intercepted and knocked off the motorcycle she was riding on. Firearms detonated in the event. They took her away by force. In the next few hours she will address the country to explain the facts,” reported the Comando Con Venezuela party.
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The arrest of Machado It occurred after he led a protest against the inauguration of Nicolas Maduro for a third presidential term, questioned over allegations of electoral fraud.
They demand the release of María Corina Machado
Witnesses claim that the motorcycles that were transporting her were intercepted by police officers. General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM). Who forced the occupants to descend, while shots were heard. The action was described as arbitrary by the opposition.
The president elected by the opposition, Edmundo González Urrutia, He condemned the incident and demanded Machado’s release.
“To the security forces that kidnapped her I say: don’t play with fire,” he said.
The situation, which has attracted international attention, reveals the growing repression of the Maduro regime. This in light of the opposition demonstrations and the growing political tension in Venezuela.
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Hoy, #9Eneleaving the concentration in Chacao, Caracas, María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) was intercepted and knocked off the motorcycle she was riding on. Firearms detonated in the event. They took her away by force. During the period of his…
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