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US Criticizes Venezuela Over Opposition Leader's Death

Alfredo Díaz, a Venezuelan opposition figure, died in custody, sparking international outrage. Díaz, arrested for questioning the 2024 presidential election, was held in solitary confinement for a year. His death, along with seventeen others since 2014, highlights a worrying trend of political prisoner deaths. The US criticized Maduros regime, increasing military presence and conducting strikes. Tensions escalate as Maduro denies allegations of leading a drug cartel.

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