Maduro’s Push to Strip Opposition Leader López of Venezuelan Citizenship Exposes Regime’s Desperation
Nicolás Maduro’s move to revoke Leopoldo López’s nationality under the guise of national security is a blatant effort to silence dissent and undermine Venezuela’s sovereignty, highlighting authoritarian overreach that threatens regional stability and American interests.
In a troubling escalation of authoritarian tactics, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has formally requested the Supreme Court to strip opposition leader Leopoldo López of his Venezuelan citizenship. Citing López’s alleged "grotesque, criminal and illegal call for military invasion," Maduro aims to criminalize legitimate political dissent by framing it as treason.Is Venezuela Sacrificing Sovereignty in the Name of Control?Maduro's demand, announced by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, claims López promotes economic blockades and incites violence against Venezuelans with foreign complicity. The government plans to annul López's passport immediately, further isolating him after his exile in Spain. But this move contradicts Venezuela's own...
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