Protesta, arrestos frente a la embajada venezolana en EE.UU.

In Washington, police arrested two individuals during a protest at the Venezuelan Embassy, where supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaidó clashed with Code Pink activists. Guaidó's supporters demanded the removal of pro-government activists from the embassy. Tensions escalated as police initially blocked food supplies from entering the building, but eventually allowed them after a heated exchange. Code Pink's director, Medea Benjamín, criticized the lack of safety measures by authorities. The embassy was closed by Maduro in January after the US recognized Guaidó as interim president. The US envoy, Elliot Abrams, stated that Code Pink's actions were illegal.

What event led to the arrest of two individuals at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington?

• A diplomatic meeting

• A peaceful protest

• A cultural festival

• A clash between anti-government protesters and Code Pink activists

What were the pro-Guaidó supporters demanding at the embassy?

• The delivery of humanitarian aid

• The evacuation of pro-government supporters from the embassy

• The resignation of Nicolás Maduro

• The release of political prisoners

How did the police initially respond to Code Pink's attempt to deliver food supplies?

• They ignored the attempt

• They prevented the delivery

• They confiscated the supplies

• They assisted in the delivery

Why did Maduro close the Venezuelan Embassy in January?

• To renovate the building

• Because of a financial crisis

• In response to the U.S. recognizing Guaidó as interim president

• Due to a natural disaster

What did the U.S. envoy for Venezuela say about the actions of Code Pink protesters?

• They were supporting a legal cause

• They were acting as peacekeepers

• They were violating the law

• They were ignored by authorities