Venezuela opposition figure kidnapped hours after release from prison

Published



Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been kidnapped by “heavily armed men” in Caracas, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday night.

“URGENT INTERNATIONAL ALERT. Just a few minutes ago, Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped in the Los Chorros urbanization in Caracas. Heavily armed men, dressed in civilian clothes, arrived in 4 vehicles and violently took him away. We demand his immediate release,” Machado posted on X.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.