Venezuelan tourist was expelled from the country for wearing a shirt with the name of María Corina Machado in Maiquetía

Carlos Albert, a Venezuelan tourist residing in Spain, was expelled from Venezuela this Saturday after arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetíabecause she was wearing a shirt from her country’s national team with the name María Corina Machado on it.

Albert, who was returning to the country with tourist plans and to visit friends, They arrested him and ordered him to return to Spain within hours.

“I was expelled for wearing a T-shirt with the name Maria Corina on it,” she said in an interview with the newspaper The Spanishfrom the flight that was transporting him back. He added that he knew his outfit might cause discomfort, but he did not expect to be deported for that reason..

The incident occurred at the same airport where, weeks ago, a delegation from the Spanish Popular Party (PP) was prevented from entering the country when they tried to act as observers during the elections.

As in that case, Albert’s expulsion was carried out quickly. He spent only three hours on Venezuelan soil and then returned.

How long would the tourist expelled from the country be in Venezuela?

Carlos Albert He had travelled to Venezuela with the intention of staying between 13 September and 4 October. However, his visit was cut short by what he describes as a reflection of the political situation in the country.

“It’s like not being allowed into Spain for wearing a T-shirt that says Feijóo,” Albert said, referring to the leader of the Spanish Popular Party.

TO Despite the incident, the journalist said he does not regret his choice of clothing.“I did it consciously and I would do it again,” he said, stressing that he considers this type of action to be an example of courage and freedom.

The news has sparked reactions in both Venezuela and Spain, where citizens and international observers are criticizing the growing level of censorship in Venezuela under the administration of Nicolás Maduro.