The international community, including U.S. lawmakers and global leaders, has strongly condemned the recent actions of Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela, following the arrest of top aides and over 30 campaign team members of opposition leader María Corina Machado. These arrests have been criticized as arbitrary and a direct attack on democratic opposition, inconsistent with the commitments made under the 2023 Barbados Accord. The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols, and various members of Congress have voiced their concerns, highlighting the impact on Venezuela's democratic processes and calling for the release of those detained. The situation has prompted legislative responses, such as the VERDAD Reauthorization Act and the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act, aimed at combating the suppression of democracy and supporting Venezuela's return to free and fair elections.
Maduro & his allies' escalating attacks on Venezuela's democratic opposition & civil society run counter to the principles of the 2023 Barbados Agreement. These brazenly antidemocratic acts are unacceptable & we'll hold responsible individuals accountable. https://t.co/dD6Qa056Z7
Continued harassment and unjustified arrests of democratic opposition members in Venezuela constitute yet another move by Nicolás Maduro and his allies to undermine commitments made under the 2023 Barbados Agreement. We call for their immediate release and an end to repression.
Proud to announce that @HouseForeign approved my bill with @RepMariaSalazar to renew the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development Act. Maduro's attacks on democracy and @MariaCorinaYA have gone too far. Congress must pass our bill so we can fight back!🇻🇪 https://t.co/AsSRfeEGsh
Many countries have decried the arrests of two top aides of Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. They were accused of being involved in conspiracies against President Maduro and other top officials. https://t.co/fGAT0W4Cks
I strongly condemn Nicolás Maduro’s continued undemocratic assault on political opposition. With these arrests, Maduro has now jailed over 30 opposition organizers falsely accused of plots against the state. The people of Venezuela deserve free and fair elections. https://t.co/bGrrz5Un1R
We stand with @Almagro_OEA2015 and other #OAS member states in condemning arbitrary arrests of members of the political opposition in Venezuela. Maduro continues to suppress democratic voices, including those of civil society, but the Venezuelan people's aspirations for freedom… https://t.co/M3REBsd1QG
The Venezuelan narco-socialist dictatorship is detaining the entire senior team of the leading opposition candidate @MariaCorinaYA , the Biden, Trudeau, UK, etc. governments, who made a pact with Maduro have a responsibility to act.
Venezuela’s Maduro promised a fair election, but his government keeps arresting the opposition. The latest: "arrest warrants for the presidential campaign manager of the prominent opposition figure María Corina Machado and eight other of her staffers." https://t.co/wNi15M6TRT
It’s critical that @StateDept press Maduro Regime on the release of Corina Machado campaign officials and approve her qualification as a presidential candidate. We must have free and fair elections in Venezuela. #VenezuelaLibre 🇻🇪 🗳️ https://t.co/yLKPxWeECE
The continued wave of arrests “casts a pall over the Venezuelan people’s aspirations that Maduro and those around him would allow a competitive election,” said US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols @WHAAsstSecty https://t.co/ZuMWRQLNqI
The VERDAD Reauthorization Act allows the United States to continue fighting Chavista oppression. The arrest of María Corina Machado’s campaign team today proves the Maduro regime needs to pay the price. This legislation is necessary now more than ever. https://t.co/4CqXJI2Uyz
Outrageous moves against Venezuela’s democratically elected opposition leader. We stand with @MariaCorinaYa hasta el final! https://t.co/AIpns3hkfA
We condemn the arbitrary arrests and warrants issued today for members of the democratic opposition in Venezuela. Maduro’s escalating attacks on civil society and political actors are totally inconsistent with Barbados Accord commitments but will not stifle the democratic…