Maduro Cranks Up Venezuela Repression, Drawing Neighbor's Rebuke

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Maduro Cranks Up Venezuela Repression, Drawing Neighbor's Rebuke

^{Published on 2025-01-08 14:00:53 - MSN}

Venezuela's government has unleashed a fresh wave of repression as the opposition plans nationwide protests to denounce Nicol
s Maduro's inauguration as president this week.

The article from MSN discusses the escalating political repression in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro, which has drawn criticism from neighboring countries. Maduro's government has intensified its crackdown on opposition figures, journalists, and activists, employing tactics such as arbitrary detentions, torture, and harassment. This repression comes ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, where Maduro is seeking to maintain power. Notably, the arrest of human rights attorney Rocío San Miguel on charges of plotting to assassinate Maduro has sparked international outcry. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has publicly condemned these actions, highlighting the regional concern over Venezuela's human rights abuses and the potential destabilization of the area. Petro's comments reflect a broader Latin American unease about the situation in Venezuela, urging for a democratic and peaceful resolution.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/maduro-cranks-up-venezuela-repression-drawing-neighbor-s-rebuke/ar-AA1xaX83 ]

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