Thousands Rally in Caracas Demanding Release of Maduro and Wife
Thousands of Venezuelans, led by the ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV), marched through Caracas on Saturday demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, arrested on charges of treason and corruption.
Key Details of the Protest
- Organiser: The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
- Route: Protesters marched from Plaza Bolivar to the Supreme Court.
- Core Demand: Immediate release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores.
International Reaction and Context
The arrests, carried out by Venezuelan authorities on Friday, have drawn widespread condemnation. The United States has called for their immediate release, while the European Union has expressed serious concern. The move is seen as a major political blow to the Maduro government.
President Maduro, in power since 2013, has long faced accusations of human rights abuses and corruption. His tenure has coincided with a severe economic crisis marked by hyperinflation and chronic shortages of basic goods.
Analysts warn that these high-profile arrests could plunge Venezuela into deeper political and social instability.
