Maduro Regime Issues Arrest Warrant Against the Opposition Leaders
SUMMARY
On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pledged to detain opposition leaders as widespread demonstrations erupted over the country’s contentious election results. Following the warrant’s issuance, Costa Rican Foreign Minister announced that Costa Rica will grant political asylum to María Corina Machado, Edmundo González, and others facing persecution, including individuals at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. This declaration follows accusations from the U.S. government, which has offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest on charges of drug trafficking, corruption, and undermining democracy. The Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela in exile has criticized Maduro's regime for manipulating democratic processes, particularly referencing the disputed 2018 presidential election.
