Carlos Albert, a Venezuelan tourist living in Spain and wearing a shirt from his country's national team with the name María Corina Machado, was deported from Venezuela after arriving at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Migetia this Saturday.
Albert returned home with tour plans and to see friends. They detained him and ordered him to return to Spain within hours.
“They kicked me out for wearing a shirt with the name Maria Corina on it,” he told the newspaper. SpanishFrom the plane that took him back. He added that he knew his clothes would cause discomfort but did not expect to be deported for that reason..
At the same airport, a few weeks ago, representatives of the Spanish Popular Party (PP) were denied entry to the country when they tried to act as observers during the elections.
As in that case, Albert's evacuation was quickly carried out. It lasted only three hours on Venezuelan soil and then returned.
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Charles Albert He had traveled to Venezuela with the intention of staying from September 13 to October 4. However, his visit was curtailed due to what he described as a reflection of the political situation in the country.
“They won't let you into Spain for wearing a T-shirt that says Feijo.” Albert commented on the leader of the Spanish Popular Party.
TO Despite the incident, the journalist said she did not regret her choice of clothing. “I did it consciously, and I would do it again.” He assured and insisted that he would consider such acts as examples of bravery and independence.
The news has generated reactions in both Venezuela and Spain, where citizens and international observers have criticized the increasing level of censorship in Venezuela under the administration of Nicolás Maduro.
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