Tensions Are High after Venezuela Rebuffs Chile’s Request to Protect Jailed Journalist

Relations have grown tense between Chile and Venezuela following the imprisonment of journalist Braulio Jatar. The administration of President  Nicolás Maduro accused Chilean Foreign Minister Heraldo Muñoz of corruption and advocating for violence. In a statement released by Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Relations, officials said Muñoz played a “sad role” in defending corruption and violence committed by the country’s opposition. “Attention should be drawn to Chancellor Muñoz’s special treatment of citizens involved with the right,” the statement said, “who have committed acts punishable by serious offense in accordance with the constitutional and legal order of Venezuela.” More…