Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims

Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado was initially reported detained by her aides, sparking international condemnation, but later emerged in a video claiming to be safe after being followed by security forces. Machado, a vocal critic of President Nicolás Maduro, had urged supporters to protest his inauguration for a third term amidst allegations of election fraud. Despite fears and intimidation tactics by Maduro’s regime, protesters wore Venezuelan flag colors and demanded the release of Machado and recognition of an opposition-backed president-elect.

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