Venezuela to move just-freed opposition politician to house arrest
Summary
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly seized by armed men hours after being released from jail, as the government seeks to place him under house arrest amid uncertainties over political prisoner amnesties.
Key Points
- Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition politician, was seized by armed men shortly after his release from jail.
- Authorities are seeking court approval to place Guanipa under house arrest after he reportedly broke terms of his release.
- The incident raises doubts about the Venezuelan government's pledge to pass an amnesty law and release political prisoners.
- Human rights groups report dozens of political prisoner releases since January but question government transparency.
