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ICC Monitoring Venezuela Crackdown After Disputed Election

Family members of those detained amid a government crackdown on protestors participate in a vigil in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. The candles read in Spanish: "Freedom and peace." (AP P

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have announced that they are actively monitoring the situation in Venezuela following the recent presidential election. Security forces in the country, loyal to President Nicolás Maduro, have initiated a crackdown on the opposition after the disputed election results.

Reports indicate that over 2,000 individuals have been detained for protesting against President Maduro or questioning the legitimacy of his victory in the July 28 election. Despite strong evidence suggesting a significant margin of defeat, Maduro has claimed a third term in office.

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