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Venezuela crisis: Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma flees country
Source: BBC
Venezuela crisis: Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma flees country
18 November 2017 Latin America & Caribbean
The mayor of Caracas has escaped from his long-term house arrest in Venezuela, fleeing across the border to Colombia and then on to Spain.
Antonio Ledezma had been confined since early 2015 on charges of supporting an attempted coup, which he denies.
The 62-year-old is a vocal opponent of President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US has labelled a dictator.
Colombia confirmed Mr Ledezma entered the country on Friday. He later flew to Spain where he was met by his family.
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18 November 2017 Latin America & Caribbean
The mayor of Caracas has escaped from his long-term house arrest in Venezuela, fleeing across the border to Colombia and then on to Spain.
Antonio Ledezma had been confined since early 2015 on charges of supporting an attempted coup, which he denies.
The 62-year-old is a vocal opponent of President Nicolás Maduro, whom the US has labelled a dictator.
Colombia confirmed Mr Ledezma entered the country on Friday. He later flew to Spain where he was met by his family.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-42031129
