Venezuelan opposition leader seized by armed men after being released from jail

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanFebruary 9, 2026 at 06:44 PM

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was seized in Caracas by armed men shortly after being released from jail on Sunday, according to opposition leader María Corina Machado. Guanipa, a key ally of Machado, was allegedly forced into a vehicle by men in civilian clothing in the Los Chorros area. Guanipa was among 35 political prisoners released on Sunday after being initially arrested in May. His party, Primero Justicia, blamed high-ranking Venezuelan officials for his safety and demanded his immediate release, also calling on the international community to end the persecution of the opposition. Venezuelan authorities were reportedly seeking court approval to place Guanipa under house arrest for allegedly violating the terms of his release. As of February 2nd, an estimated 687 political prisoners remain in custody in Venezuela.

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