Opposition party co-founder Edwin Santos found dead after state security detention; party accuses Maduro's government of murder, seeking accountability.

Edwin Santos, co-founder of Venezuela's opposition party Voluntad Popular, was found dead after being detained by state security forces. The party accused President Nicolás Maduro's government of murder, demanding accountability and an independent investigation. Santos's death raises concerns about the safety of opposition activists amid a crackdown following disputed elections. The United Nations has expressed alarm over escalating repression in the country.

October 25, 2024
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