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Prosecution issues third subpoena to opposition candidate; arrest warrant threatened
This is the third subpoena issued by the prosecution this week. The previous two were ignored by the rival candidate in the presidential elections against Nicolás Maduro, who views the office as a “political accuser” aiming to subject him to a process “without guarantees of independence and due process.”
The subpoena warns, “Should you fail to appear before this office on the indicated date,” it will be considered as evidence of “flight risk” and “obstruction risk,” leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
González Urrutia, who turns 75 today, has been in hiding since July 30, when he was last seen in public. Since then, he has only communicated via social media.
Like the previous subpoenas, this one does not specify whether González Urrutia is being called as a defendant, witness, or expert, according to Venezuelan law.
It mentions “providing an interview regarding the events under investigation” related to the alleged crimes of “usurpation of functions” and “forgery of public documents,” which could theoretically carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
The subpoena focuses on the website where opposition leader María Corina Machado published copies of over 80% of the voting records, claiming they prove González’s victory on July 28 and expose Maduro’s fraud.
The documents were dismissed by the Chavismo government, and the Supreme Court ordered an investigation after validating the official results from the National Electoral Council (CNE), which declared Maduro the winner with 52% of the votes.
On Thursday, González Urrutia is participating via videoconference in a meeting of EU foreign ministers to present an overview of the situation in his country.
“The situation in Venezuela is critical. That is why I have invited the candidate who has presented results showing that [President Nicolás] Maduro did not win this election,” said Borrell upon arriving at the meeting.
“Repression continues in Venezuela. Members of the opposition teams have been arrested and disappeared. We are very concerned about the situation of opposition leaders,” added the head of European diplomacy.
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Portuguese Authorities Seize 2.6 Tons of Cocaine Worth More Than $550 Million in Drug Bust
Italian financial police reported Monday that Portuguese authorities intercepted a speedboat carrying more than 2.6 tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $550 million.
Four people — two Spanish nationals, one Albanian citizen, and a man from Gibraltar — were arrested in connection with the operation, according to Italian authorities.
The vessel was intercepted off the coast of Lisbon by Portugal’s maritime police following an investigation led by Italian authorities.
Italian financial police estimated that the seized shipment had a street value of approximately 500 million euros ($570 million), making it one of the largest drug seizures reported in the region in recent years.
Portuguese authorities said the interception took place on Thursday, about 90 kilometers (50 nautical miles) southwest of Cape Espichel, during an operation targeting international drug trafficking routes.
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U.S. and Iran Maintain Ceasefire as Trump Expresses Optimism Over New Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that there are “good chances” of reaching an agreement with Iran, as both sides maintained a ceasefire for the third consecutive day following weeks of escalating hostilities.
Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of resuming diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, which began in late February and has raised international concerns over its impact on global markets and energy supplies.
The fighting has remained suspended since Saturday, after the United States resumed airstrikes against Iran amid a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The renewed military action had previously caused the collapse of an earlier ceasefire agreement.
Asked about the prospects for negotiations aboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I have a lot of patience… We’ll see what happens. I think there are good chances that something could happen.”
The U.S. president also highlighted Washington’s military capabilities, saying: “We have a lot of ammunition,” while adding that he would like to have more resources due to U.S. support for Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Trump was allowing diplomatic efforts more time, explaining that the president was “giving some space to the talks” while maintaining that Washington remains prepared to take action if necessary.
Meanwhile, tensions continue in other areas of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia reported that it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by groups allied with Tehran and urged the Iraqi government to take measures to prevent further attacks.
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Police Investigate After Remains of Five Newborns Found in French Apartment
French authorities have opened a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains believed to belong to five newborn babies inside an apartment in the historic center of a city, the local prosecutor’s office reported Monday night.
According to prosecutors, a 32-year-old woman had given birth at home on Sunday to a healthy baby before being taken to a hospital for medical care.
The discovery was made after the woman’s 32-year-old partner began searching the residence after reportedly learning, once again and at a late stage, that she had been pregnant.
During the search, the man found what appeared to be human remains and informed the hospital, which then alerted prosecutors.
A forensic doctor determined that the remains likely belonged to five newborn infants. Authorities have not yet established the circumstances or motive behind the case.
Investigators have not been able to interview the mother, who remains hospitalized following the delivery.
Prosecutors also confirmed that the couple has two other children, aged eight and nine years old. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to clarify the events surrounding the discovery.
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