Mysterious Death of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Sparks Outrage

Edwin Santos, a local leader of Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular, was discovered dead after being detained by state security forces. The party holds President Nicolas Maduro's regime responsible for the incident. Venezuelan authorities have yet to comment on the case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Caracas | Updated: 26-10-2024 00:18 IST | Created: 26-10-2024 00:18 IST
Mysterious Death of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Sparks Outrage
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Edwin Santos, a co-founder and local leader of Voluntad Popular, Venezuela's opposition party, was found dead following his detention by state security forces. The incident has incited outrage and calls for accountability from within the country and internationally.

The opposition party has explicitly blamed President Nicolas Maduro's government for Santos's death, describing it as a killing. The party released a statement demanding justice and transparency regarding the circumstances leading to Santos's demise.

While the Venezuelan public awaits answers, the nation's communication ministry and prosecutor's office have not yet issued a response or provided any indication of an official investigation into the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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