Venezuela is once again at the center of international controversy. On Friday, government prosecutors announced that they are launching a treason investigation against opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Venezuelan authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason after she expressed support for a US bipartisan bill that seeks to block Washington from doing business with any entity that has commercial ties with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela’s government has announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States has imposed against the South American country.

Protests will take place "inside and outside Venezuela," added Machado, who has been in hiding after government threats of imprisonment. She also promised "firmer, more decisive action" ahead of January 10, when Maduro is set to be sworn in to a new term ...