Antonio Ledezma's arrest is part of a growing crackdown on high-profile opponents of the socialist president as OPEC member Venezuela struggles with a deepening economic crisis.
"His defense will be using everything we have at our disposal," attorney Omar Estacio told AFP.
"For now, we are planning an appeal because the allegations against the mayor are baseless and illegal."
A leading opponent of Maduro, the 59-year-old mayor was arrested Thursday for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy "to organize and carry out violent acts against the government," prosecutors have said .... http://news.yahoo.com
