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Six Masked Assailants Ransack Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Headquarters on Friday Amid Post-Election Tensions

Aug 2, 2024, 01:35 PM

Masked assailants ransacked the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, head of the Vente Venezuela movement, on Friday amid escalating post-election tensions. The attack involved six hooded men without identification overpowering the headquarters. This incident follows the disputed presidential election in Venezuela, where the opposition claims victory while the government alleges a coup attempt. The United States has also stated that Maduro's rival won the presidential vote.