The Venezuelan government has released 103 people who were imprisoned following the country's disputed July presidential election, which the opposition accused President Nicolas Maduro of stealing, sparking widespread protests and arrests.
Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, last played in India back in 2011 when Argentina locked horns with Venezuela in an international friendly match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata which ended in a goalless draw.
He departed from Venezuela after an arrest warrant was issued against him last week, accusing him of terrorism, conspiracy, and other crimes related to presidential election held in July.
The Biden administration is trying to put more pressure on Maduro over his alleged attempts to undermine the results of the recent presidential election, White House officials said.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on the social media platform, X, on Friday, as the country deals with outrage due to the disputed elections, reported Al Jazeera.
The relationship between China and President Nicolas Maduro is based on mutual benefits, with China seeking to expand its influence in the region and Venezuela looking for economic and political support. This alliance has been crucial for Maduro's survival and has allowed China to increase i
Amid Venezuela protests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern about the presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group adding that this was an example of Russia's shameless meddling in other countries' affairs.
As the opposition leaders continue to dispute the election results that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term in power, the protests intensified on Tuesday, with more people taking to streets, Al Jazeera reported.
With 80 per cent of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51 per cent of the vote, beating Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who got over 44 per cent of the vote, according to a statement by the National Electoral Council (CNE).
A reinvigorated opposition trying to end the 25-year rule by the United Socialist Party with the promise to end the decade-long economic crisis that forced 7 million people to migrate from the country.
Mexico skipper Edson Alvarez confirmed on Wednesday that his journey at the ongoing Copa America 2024 came to an end after suffering an injury against Jamaica.