Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Detained and Freed

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, was briefly detained after participating in an anti-government march in Caracas. This marked her first public appearance in months. During her detention, Machado was reportedly compelled to record several videos before being released.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained on Thursday, a move confirmed by her Vente Venezuela party on social media.

The detention occurred following Machado's participation in an anti-government demonstration in Caracas, her first public act in several months, which reportedly included gunfire.

While detained, Machado was allegedly forced to record a series of videos, according to her political movement. She was subsequently released, raising concerns over political freedoms in Venezuela.

(With inputs from agencies.)