Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests
Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.
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‘Isabella’, who did not want to be named, is desperately worried for her son.
Through tears, she explains that he, 28, and his girlfriend, 17, were arrested and beaten after the family joined a march in Caracas protesting against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro the day after Sunday’s presidential election.
Mr Maduro claimed victory, which was instantly disputed by the opposition who say they have evidence from electronic voting machines that they, not the government, won.
They and many governments around the world have demanded proof from President Maduro that he won the election.
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