Foreigners have been arrested in Venezuela as officials describe a ‘CIA-led plot’ to assassinate President Maduro.
Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.
Washington says new penalties should prompt ‘deeper reflection’ by officials aligned with Venezuelan president.
Opposition leaders, including Machado, promise to continue ‘their fight’ against President Nicolas Maduro.
Edmundo Gonzalez arrives in Spain after a month in hiding in the crisis-hit South American country.
Announcement comes as Venezuela faces growing diplomatic isolation following election that opposition says was stolen.
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Detention comes amid tensions over Venezuela’s disputed election, with US seizing President Maduro’s plane this week.
Human Rights Watch says security forces and pro-government armed groups killed 23 protesters following Maduro’s victory.
A top adviser to Brazil’s president says there is ‘authoritarian escalation’ in Venezuela following the arrest warrant.
President Nicolas Maduro has been cracking down amid mass protests over July’s disputed presidential election.
Justice Department says $13m aircraft bought through shell company, ‘smuggled’ out of US for Maduro’s use.
Most of Venezuela has been affected by a massive power outage which left neighbourhoods in the dark.
In wake of last month’s contested presidential election, officials have been quick to blame opponents for disruptions.
