Venezuelan State Police Arrest Mayor Of Caracas

FOX News: Caracas Mayor accused of trying to overthrow government arrested in high-drama raid



Police in camouflaged uniforms smashed into the office of Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma on Thursday and carried the opposition leader away in a move heightening political tensions in the socialist-run South American country.



President Nicolas Maduro announced that Ledezma, one of his most vocal critics, would be punished for his efforts to sow unrest.

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