Venezuela Faces Political Turmoil: Opposition Leader Speaks Out, Navy Sailor Detained

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Venezuela's Political Crisis Intensifies:**
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the country's election
- A US Navy sailor is detained in Caracas while on personal travel
- The sailor was not authorized to travel to Venezuela and it is unclear why they were detained
- The detainment comes as Venezuela has been rocked by political turmoil and a crackdown on political opponents

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