💨 Abstract

On May 23, 2025, Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of María Corina Machado, was arrested. The detention was announced by Minister Diosdado Cabello, who claimed it was to prevent a supposed plot against upcoming elections. Guanipa and Machado have advocated for abstention, viewing the election call as a trap. Guanipa's social media account indicated he had been detained by Nicolás Maduro's regime. The situation is ongoing.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff