Venezuela opposition holds large protest

Thousands of people in Venezuela gathered on Thursday, October 22, during a major protest organized by the opposition. The event aimed to demand the earliest possible organization of a presidential election and the return of Maria Corina Machado.

Opposition leader in exile

Maria Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader, is currently in exile in Panama. She has been a key figure in the opposition movement against the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

Protest calls for early election

The protest called for the immediate scheduling of a presidential election, which the opposition claims has been delayed unfairly. They argue that holding an election sooner would allow for a more legitimate transfer of power.

Government response not specified

The government's response to the protest has not been detailed in recent reports, but tensions between the opposition and the ruling party continue to escalate.