Machado's Detention Sparks International Condemnation

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was reportedly detained briefly by security forces during protests in Caracas, leading to international condemnation and calls for her release. The incident occurred after Machado emerged from hiding to lead protests against President Nicolás Maduro's expected third-term inauguration. While Machado's team claimed she was violently intercepted, a video surfaced showing her stating she was safe but had been followed, which aides alleged was coerced. Maduro's supporters denied the detention claims, accusing the opposition of fabricating the story to incite an international crisis. Meanwhile, Machado reiterated her commitment to fighting for Venezuela's freedom, receiving support from international figures like US President-elect Donald Trump. The protests occur amid accusations that Maduro manipulated election results to maintain power, with opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez reportedly winning the election.