Those threats translated into fast action, with hundreds of troops surrounding chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega Díaz’s office at dawn. Ortega Díaz was the most prominent senior administration official in Venezuela who was also a vocal government critic. The new body fired Ortega Díaz, ordered her not to leave the country and replaced her with a Maduro loyalist. A month ago, the court announced it would conduct a preliminary hearing on whether to suspend Ortega Díaz. The body cited worrying comments by high ranking officials suggesting Ortega Díaz is backing “terrorist” acts and government betrayal.

Source: Washington Post August 05, 2017 13:48 UTC