Vente Venezuela Reports Forceful Arrest of Coordinator Xiomara Ortiz in Lara

Xiomara Ortiz, coordinator of Vente Venezuela, was forcefully arrested by unidentified officials in Lara, raising concerns about political repression in the region.

• Xiomara Ortiz was detained on Monday in Lara (state) by officials who arrived in unmarked vehicles, as reported by the Comité de Derechos Humanos del partido Vente Venezuela.
• The arrest occurred in Juan de Villegas, a locality within Lara (state), highlighting ongoing tensions between government forces and opposition members.
• Vente Venezuelas statement condemning the arrest underscores fears of escalating political repression in the country, particularly against opposition leaders and activists.