Venezuela Arrests Machado Allies as Tensions Flare Ahead of Vote
- Three men were allegedly involved in conspiracy to kill Maduro
- President now officially running for third consecutive term
Venezuela arrested three aides to opposition candidate María Corina Machado as the government increases pressure on its critics ahead of presidential elections.
Provincial leaders Juan Freites, Guillermo López and Luis Camacaro were detained for their alleged involvement in a recent plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro, Public Prosecutor Tarek William Saab said Friday. Machado had reported them missing since Tuesday.