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Venezuela arrests YouTuber for ‘terrorism’ amid pre-election crackdown

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A popular Venezuelan YouTuber has been arrested in Caracas on terrorism charges as President Nicolás Maduro’s government steps up its crackdown on free speech ahead of upcoming elections.

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BBC News

Oscar Alejandro Pérez: YouTuber held 'over terrorism allegations'

A Venezuelan YouTuber who uploads travel videos has been released after being held for 32 hours following his arrest at Caracas airport on Sunday.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Venezuela arrests YouTuber for ‘terrorism’ amid pre-election crackdown

A popular Venezuelan YouTuber has been arrested in Caracas on terrorism charges as President Nicolás Maduro’s government steps up its crackdown on free speech ahead of upcoming elections.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Who is Oscar Alejandro, Venezuelan youtuber arrested over terrorism charges?

Venezuelan youtuber, Oscar Alejandro was arrested at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, near Caracas, over terrorism charges

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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KIFI

Acusan en Venezuela al youtuber Óscar Alejandro Pérez de "instar" a dinamitar edificio

Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– Autoridades de Venezuela detuvieron este domingo al youtuber de ese país Óscar Alejandro Pérez luego de que publicara un video en sus redes sociales en el que el Ministerio Público dice que “instaba” a dinamitar un edificio. Este lunes, Pérez salió en libertad, según él mismo confirmó en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter. La medida se produjo después de que el influencer —con más de 1,8 millones de suscriptores en su ca…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Malay Mail

Venezuela releases YouTuber arrested on suspicion of ‘terrorism’

A popular Venezuelan YouTube influencer who was arrested on suspicion of terrorism has been released, the government said yesterday.

1 month ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Daily Post Nigeria

Venezuelan authorities arrest popular YouTuber for alleged terrorism

A popular Venezuelan YouTuber, Oscar Alejandro Pérez, has been arrested in Caracas on terrorism charges. This follows President Nicolás Maduro’s government’s decision to crack down on free speech ahead of the upcoming elections. The 37-year-old was arrested at Caracas airport in the country’s capital on his way to the southern national park. A statement by the Youtuber’s family said: “According to available preliminary reports, the arrest is lin…

1 month ago·Nigeria

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