Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Venezuela crisis: Attorney general refuses to attend court summons


Venezuela's Attorney General Luisa Ortega Díaz has refused to appear in court and is facing imminent suspension. The Supreme Court, dominated by government loyalists, says Ms Ortega has committed serious errors. But the country's chief prosecutor says she is being legally pursued for defying the president. The charges filed against her come after she challenged President Nicolás Maduro over his reform plans. Last week, the Supreme Court banned Ms Ortega from leaving the country and froze all her assets. Critics say the president is trying to push her out. More…

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