Venezuela on edge after Caracas mayor arrested on ‘coup plot’ claims

On the first anniversary of protests in Venezuela, police arrested Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma, an opposition leader. (AP)

By Nick Miroff February 20 at 8:53 AM

Venezuela braced for anti-government protests Friday after intelligence agents arrested Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma on allegations of taking part in a coup plot backed by the United States.
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