Maduro allies press treason charges in Venezuela

[WorldNews]

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Lawmakers loyal to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pressed treason charges Thursday against four opposition colleagues for asking the Organization of American States to intervene in the country's spiraling crisis. By turning to the OAS, the opposition lawmakers "attacked the nation's independence, sovereignty and security," said Socialist lawmaker Carmen Melendez, summarizing the accusations presented to prosecutors. The charge is punishable by 20 to 30 years of prison in Venezuela.

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