Chavez Blocks Machado's Return
The Venezuelan government closed the country’s airspace. This prevented opposition leader María Corina Machado from returning. The government says this is because she planned to meet with supporters.
María Corina Machado announced she would travel from Panama to see her supporters. The government claims she was planning actions that could cause problems. There have been over 1,700 deaths in Venezuela, according to the government’s reports. This action is seen as a step to limit the opposition’s ability to organize. The situation is a major political crisis in the country.
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Highlights
Government Blocks Machado's Return
The Venezuelan government closed the airspace and stopped María Corina Machado from returning.
Machado's Attempt to Return
Machado was trying to fly from Panama to see her supporters.
Government's Justification
The government says it closed the airspace to prevent action.
Political Crisis Escalates
The government’s action is a major step in the Venezuelan crisis.
Death Toll Reported
The government reports over 1,700 deaths in Venezuela.