Colombia’s Ambassador will attend Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration amid criticism. Security tightens along the border as protests erupt worldwide against Maduro’s regime. Venezuela issues arrest orders for nine former Latin American presidents, including Andrés Pastrana.
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has activated the state’s security forces ahead of his January 10 inauguration. Opposition leader Edmundo González and nine ex-presidents are expected in Caracas for large-scale anti-regime protests on Thursday.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro faces global condemnation ahead of a sham January 10 inauguration, defying Edmundo González’s electoral win. Colombia’s silence risks endorsing authoritarianism as tensions escalate with protests and international pressure.
Colombia is set to propose a ‘good faith’ agreement aimed at easing negotiations between Nicolás Maduro and the winner of the July 28 elections – Edmundo González. The deal would involve the release of political prisoners and partial lifting of sanctions in exchange for concrete actions from the regime.