An aid worker’s airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election

Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential election. Edni López is one of more than 2,000 people arrested since President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the July 28 vote despite strong evidence he lost by a more than 2-to-1 margin. The unprecedented spree of detentions is being urged on by Maduro himself and puts Venezuela on pace to easily exceed those jailed during three previous crackdowns.