María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, faced a brief arrest following a protest against President Maduro's inauguration.
This incident underscores the increasingly authoritarian tactics employed by the Maduro regime to silence dissent.
The opposition and many international actors contest the legitimacy of Maduro's reelection, citing widespread electoral irregularities.
Machado's temporary detention highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy and the risks faced by political activists in Venezuela.
