In Venezuela, the court issued an arrest warrant for the opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. he is accused of usurping power, inciting rebellion and conspiracy.
The General Prosecutor of Venezuela announced earlier that an investigation will be conducted against Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
The DPA agency notes issuing an arrest warrant for González marks a severe escalation of Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on the opposition after the disputed election.
