Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Rally

Biagio Pilieri, the leader of the Convergencia Venezuela party, was detained in Caracas after attending a rally with opposition coalition leader Maria Corina Machado. His last known location was outside Helicoide prison, as reported by the opposition coalition on X with a screenshot of his cell phone's location.

Biagio Pilieri, head of the Convergencia Venezuela party, was arrested in Caracas on Wednesday, following his appearance at a rally with coalition leader Maria Corina Machado.

The opposition coalition announced Pilieri's arrest, noting that his last known location was outside the Helicoide prison complex in Caracas. They posted a screenshot of his cell phone’s location on social media platform X.

Pilieri’s arrest marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political tension within the country.