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Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera went to Venezuela. He met opposition leaders and called on Podemos to help free political prisoners. (Photo: Ciudadanos)

Spanish election goes Venezuelan

A month ahead of the next Spanish election, the economic and political crisis in Venezuela has become central to debate.

The situation in the South American country was discussed at a national security meeting on Friday by Mariano Rajoy's caretaker government.

Critics said the move was designed to grab votes by attacking the anti-austerity party Podemos for its links to the government of deceased Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Rajoy's conservative People’s Party (PP) lost...

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Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera went to Venezuela. He met opposition leaders and called on Podemos to help free political prisoners. (Photo: Ciudadanos)

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