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U.S. Condemns Arrest of Opposition Leader Immediately Upon Return to Venezuela

The U.S. Department of State is urging the Venezuelan government to respect human rights following the arrest of opposition leader Manuel Rosales shortly after landing in his home country. Rosales’ arrest follows the conviction of another opposition leader, Leopoldo López, currently serving 13 years in prison for allegedly inciting violence by organizing protests against socialism.