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Venezuela's top court targets opposition lawmakers
Source: Associated Press
Venezuela’s top court targets opposition lawmakers
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA
May 8, 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s top court opened a criminal investigation against six opposition lawmakers Tuesday following last week’s failed attempt to spark a military uprising against President Nicolás Maduro.
The lawmakers are suspected of “betraying the homeland” and “instigating an insurrection,” among other charges, the pro-government Supreme Court said. Those facing accusations include prominent figures in the Venezuelan opposition such as Henry Ramos Allup and Luis Germán Florido.
The court initially had said seven faced investigation, but later in the day lowered the number to six without explanation.
The action came one week after opposition leader Juan Guaidó urged soldiers to oust Maduro, who has taken steps to reassert his authority in the aftermath of the failed uprising.
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By FABIOLA SANCHEZ and CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA
May 8, 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s top court opened a criminal investigation against six opposition lawmakers Tuesday following last week’s failed attempt to spark a military uprising against President Nicolás Maduro.
The lawmakers are suspected of “betraying the homeland” and “instigating an insurrection,” among other charges, the pro-government Supreme Court said. Those facing accusations include prominent figures in the Venezuelan opposition such as Henry Ramos Allup and Luis Germán Florido.
The court initially had said seven faced investigation, but later in the day lowered the number to six without explanation.
The action came one week after opposition leader Juan Guaidó urged soldiers to oust Maduro, who has taken steps to reassert his authority in the aftermath of the failed uprising.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/b36e3e8f0e9a46ab82d5b316f820efd6