Relatives of Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador staged a protest outside the UN in Caracas, expressing their frustration with what they perceive as "kidnappings" by Salvadoran authorities. Their anger escalated after Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed a controversial exchange of Venezuelan political prisoners for migrants deported from the US. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized this initiative, labeling it as "illegitimate" and "abusive," asserting it highlights the lack of due process for the detained migrants. Bukele's announcement included reference to detainees, many of whom have been arrested post the disputed elections in Venezuela.
Relatives of Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador protested outside the UN in Caracas, denouncing Salvadoran authorities for what they termed "kidnappings".
They expressed outrage at President Nayib Bukele's proposal to exchange Venezuelan political prisoners for US deported migrants currently held in El Salvador.
President Nicolás Maduro condemned Bukele's plan as "illegitimate" and "abusive," asserting it confirms migrants are detained without due process.
Bukele announced this plan via X, referencing detainees, including family members of opposition figures and journalists arrested after Venezuela's contested elections.
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