US Says Venezuela Involved in Opposition Politician’s Death

An image of the opposition lawmaker Fernando Alban and Jesus Christ is seen over his coffin during a ceremony at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 9, 2018. Reuters/Marco Bello

WASHINGTON—The White House on Oct. 10 condemned the death of an opposition politician in Venezuela and accused President Nicolas Maduro’s government of involvement in the death.

“The United States condemns the Maduro regime’s involvement in the death of Venezuelan opposition councilman Fernando Alban,” it said in a statement.