A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for the opposition's former presidential candidate as part of a criminal investigation into the results of a disputed election. The warrant was issued after the candidate failed to appear three times to answer questions from prosecutors. Authorities accuse the candidate of various crimes including conspiracy, falsifying documents, and usurpation of powers.
The disputed election took place on July 28, with ruling party-loyal electoral authorities declaring President Nicolás Maduro the winner. However, the lack of transparency in the election process has drawn international condemnation against Maduro and his allies. The opposition claims to have obtained more than 80% of vote tally sheets, which they say show that the opposition candidate won by a wide margin.
