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Antonio Ledezma

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Citing human rights violations, Obama freezes assets of Venezuelan officials

Global Politics

On Monday, the White House says “Venezuelan officials past and present who violate the human rights of Venezuelan citizens and engage in acts of public corruption will not be welcome here, and we now have the tools to block their assets and their use of US financial systems.”

Supporters of Caracas mayor Antonio Ledezma gather to protest his arrest by President Nicolas Maduro. The banner reads: "Freedom to Ledezma. No more political prisoners".

The arrest of Caracas’ mayor stuns and angers Venezuelans

Justice

The Persistent Mayor of Caracas

Conflict & Justice
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