"US Condemns Venezuela's Crackdown on Opposition and Civil Society"
TL;DR
The United States expresses deep concern over the arrest orders and detentions of 33 Venezuelans, including opposition members, civil society figures, former military personnel, and journalists, emphasizing that these actions contradict the October 2023 electoral roadmap agreement. The US calls for an end to politically motivated harassment and urges adherence to the agreement, including announcing a clear timeline for the 2024 presidential election and reinstating all political candidates.
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