As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
Venezuelan government arrests over 30 individuals accused of plotting against them, sparking concerns of political suppression and human rights violations.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his administration have claimed to uncover multiple plots aimed at harming them, resulting in the arrest of over 30 individuals, including a human rights lawyer and members of the leading opposition candidate’s team. These arrests have been criticized by various groups as an attempt to suppress political dissent prior to the upcoming presidential election. The government has accused those arrested of participating in destabilizing activities, such as planning attacks on military installations and officials. Despite international pressure, the opposition candidate, barred from running for office for 15 years, continues her campaign, denouncing all allegations as false. The crackdown on dissent has raised concerns about human rights violations, with accusations of torture and unlawful detentions. The situation has strained relations between Venezuela, the U.S., and the international community, with calls for the release of the detained individuals and demands for a more open and fair electoral process in Venezuela.
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