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Vente Venezuela Party Coordinator Detained in Venezuela
Vente Venezuela (VV), the party of opposition leader María Corina Machado, has raised concerns over the recent detention of Joe Villamizar, its coordinator in a town in the state of Aragua, by agents of Nicolás Maduro’s Chavista regime. Villamizar’s arrest marks the fifth supporter of Machado who has been detained in less than two months.
The party is demanding respect for Villamizar’s fundamental rights and for due process as they await his presentation in court. They maintain that he was unjustly detained, although Venezuelan authorities have not released any information on the case.
This latest arrest adds to a string of detentions of supporters working on Machado’s opposition presidential campaign. Those arrested have been accused of planning terrorist actions, with some being held responsible for promoting a coup d’état.
María Corina Machado, who is facing a disqualification that prevents her from running in the upcoming elections, has accused Maduro of violating agreements and trying to prevent her candidacy. The political climate in Venezuela remains tense as crackdowns on opposition voices continue.
Meanwhile, the attorney general of the Chavista regime, Tarek William Saab, has reported on the arrest of two members of the Venezuelan opposition party La Causa R for allegedly planning a coup. Investigations revealed plans to recruit military deserters to carry out the coup, raising further concerns about political instability in the country.
As the situation unfolds, tensions between the government and opposition parties in Venezuela remain high, with fears of further crackdowns on dissenting voices. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.