Colombia has deported two Venezuelan
student activists, drawing criticism on both sides of the border by groups who
fear they'll be unjustly prosecuted for their political views. Lorent Saleh,
whose arrest had been sought by President Nicolas Maduro's government, was
handed over to Venezuelan authorities Thursday night after he was detained for
overstaying and violating the terms of his visa. Fellow Venezuelan Gabriel
Valles was expelled on Friday though his visa remained valid. Both are members
of the activist group Operation Liberty, which is critical of the Venezuelan
government. More… 
Monday, September 8, 2014
Colombia hands over 2 student leaders to Venezuela amid protests on both sides of border
Colombia has deported two Venezuelan
student activists, drawing criticism on both sides of the border by groups who
fear they'll be unjustly prosecuted for their political views. Lorent Saleh,
whose arrest had been sought by President Nicolas Maduro's government, was
handed over to Venezuelan authorities Thursday night after he was detained for
overstaying and violating the terms of his visa. Fellow Venezuelan Gabriel
Valles was expelled on Friday though his visa remained valid. Both are members
of the activist group Operation Liberty, which is critical of the Venezuelan
government. More… 
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