Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant for Former US-Based Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
39
Issue: 
11
Abstract: 

On October 5, 2023, Venezuelan authorities announced the issuance of an arrest warrant for former opposition leader and former interim president Juan Guaidó.  Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab held a press conference, announcing the arrest warrant and stating Guaidó had used improperly the state-owned oil company PDVSA’s resources and caused losses to Venezuela of $19 billion.