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Venezuela releases journalist detained during post-election protests

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  • Venezuela releases journalist detained during post-election protests
  • December 21, 2024
  • Article Body Text CARACAS, VENEZUELA — <p>Venezuelan authorities released a journalist accused of terrorism and arrested in the aftermath of President Nicolas Maduro's disputed July reelection, the country's press union announced Saturday. </p> <p>Ana Carolina Guaita, arrested on August 2, is a reporter for <em>La Patilla</em>, an outlet that is often critical of the government. </p> <p>&quot;Ana was imprisoned for more than four months&quot; in La Guaira, a coastal city north of the capital, Caracas, the National Union of Press Workers said in a post on social media. </p> <p>&quot;She was accused of terrorism, incitement to hatred and obstruction of public roads,&quot; the union said. </p> <p>Before her arrest, Guaita had covered the toppling of a statue of late president Hugo Chavez, whose legacy Maduro claims as Chavez's heir, during post-election protests. </p> <p>Demonstrations across the country erupted after Maduro was proclaimed the winner of the July 28 election, despite results published by the opposition appearing to show their candidate won by a landslide. </p> <p>The protests left 27 dead, 200 injured and more than 2,400 under arrest. </p> <p>Only a handful of countries, including key Venezuela ally Russia, have recognized Maduro's reelection to a third six-year term. </p> <p>Guaita's release came hours after authorities announced the release of 200 detainees. </p> <p>According to the government's count, 733 people have been released, though the Foro Penal human rights group says the true number is lower. </p>
  • Content Type Text
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date December 21, 2024 17:13 EST
  • Byline Agence France-Presse
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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