Political Turmoil in Venezuela: Arrests and Treason Charges Rock Opposition Figures
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Ben Cardin, Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin, and Bill Cassidy, issued a joint statement condemning the Maduro regime in Venezuela for arresting democratic opposition leader Roberto Abdul and issuing arrest warrants against other senior members of the opposition. The senators expressed concern over the regime's violation of the Barbados Agreement and its failure to uphold commitments to free and fair elections in 2024. They called for a strong response from the US and its democratic partners, including the use of diplomatic tools and selective sanctions.