Venezuelan state prosecutors said Thursday they have asked a court to block the inauguration of a widely criticized new assembly that is set to replace the opposition-majority congress, alleging electoral fraud.
Attorney General Luisa Ortega's office said on Twitter the case was filed by two of its prosecutors, "based on suspected crimes committed" during Sunday's election to choose the powerful Constituent Assembly -- a vote boycotted by the opposition and widely condemned abroad.
Ortega has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of President Nicolas Maduro.
source: AFP
GMT 11:32 2018 Wednesday ,10 October
Venezuela faces calls for probe after opposition activist dies in custodyGMT 20:27 2017 Sunday ,06 August
New Venezuela assembly fires dissident attorney generalGMT 20:22 2017 Sunday ,06 August
Venezuela institutions 'taken hostage': oppositionGMT 20:18 2017 Sunday ,06 August
Venezuelan opposition leader Lopez returned to house arrest: wifeGMT 20:14 2017 Sunday ,06 August
Maduro ally says 'terrorists' attacked a Venezuelan military baseMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor