On 13 May, opposition figure Oswaldo Alvarez Paz, a critic of President Hugo Chavez, was freed on parole until his trial on charges of spreading false information. Álvarez Paz was arrested on 22 March for claiming the government had links to drug traffickers and criminal gangs. Venezuela bans individuals from making comments that threaten peace and stability.
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Venezuela: Opposition leader freed pending trial
On 13 May, opposition figure Oswaldo Alvarez Paz, a critic of President Hugo Chavez, was freed on parole until his trial on charges of spreading false information. Álvarez Paz was arrested on 22 March for claiming the government had links to drug traffickers and criminal gangs. Venezuela bans individuals from making comments that threaten peace and stability.
By Intern
18 May 10
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