VOICED : Venezuela: Impiden a expresidentes visitar a opositores presos

Former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana and Bolivian Jorge Quiroga attempted to visit jailed opposition leaders in Venezuela but were denied access by the National Guard. They intended to check on the health of a political opponent on a hunger strike. Disappointed, they criticized President Maduro for not respecting human rights and warned of international embarrassment. Their access was also denied to another jailed opposition leader, Daniel Ceballos, who is also on a hunger strike. Both leaders have been detained since 2014 on charges of conspiracy, which the opposition claims are politically motivated.

What was the purpose of Pastrana and Quiroga's visit to the prison?

• To negotiate with the guards

• To check on the health of an opposition politician

• To deliver a political speech

• To inspect prison conditions

What did Pastrana and Quiroga criticize President Maduro for?

• Holding a press conference

• Increasing taxes

• Failing to respect the rights of political prisoners

• Not allowing them to enter the country

What potential consequence did Pastrana and Quiroga warn President Maduro about?

• Being overthrown

• Losing support from the military

• Losing the next election

• Facing international embarrassment

Who is Daniel Ceballos?

• A journalist

• A member of the National Guard

• A former president

• A political prisoner on hunger strike

How does the opposition view López and Ceballos?

• As national heroes

• As political prisoners

• As government allies

• As foreign spies