INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Reuters reported that security forces intercepted Machado as she left a protest in Caracas
Her party claimed that officials fired shots at her motorcycle convoy during the incident
planned inauguration for a third term
She rallied supporters in Caracas, urging them to resist what she called an illegitimate regime.The incident drew swift condemnation from
international leaders and human rights organizations
Many voiced concerns about freedom of expression and assembly in Venezuela
National Security Council called for an end to harassment of opposition figures
Detention Sparks International Outcry
The opposition disputes the results of the July 2024 presidential election
of downplaying opposition claims
detention reveal deep divisions in Venezuelan society
They expose the fragile state of civil liberties in the country
