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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was reportedly detained amid protests against President Nicolás Maduro's regime, sparking confusion over the circumstances of her arrest. Machado’s aides claimed she was detained, coerced into recording a video, and then released. Maduro's supporters denied the arrest, accusing the opposition of spreading false information. Machado, defiant after her detention, vowed to continue opposing Maduro’s government, which is facing growing criticism ahead of his controversial third-term inauguration.Protests erupted as the opposition rejected Maduro’s presidency, citing alleged election fraud and supporting challenger González as the legitimate winner. Venezuelan opposition leaders demanded Machado’s release and warned security forces not to provoke unrest. Amid the protests, riot police were deployed, though fewer protesters showed up due to fear of violent repression. Experts believe the increased security measures signal weakness in Maduro’s regime.International observers have validated the opposition’s claims, confirming González's wide electoral victory, and the U.S. government has recognized him as Venezuela's legitimate president, calling for a peaceful power transition. Source: ReutersShow more