María Alejandra Díaz, a lawyer formerly aligned with Venezuela's chavista movement and known for her criticism of Nicolás Maduro's contested 2024 election results, has left Venezuela after more than seven months under diplomatic protection at the Colombian ambassador's residence in Caracas. She did not receive a safe-conduct pass from the Venezuelan government before departing. On August 6, the Colombian government granted Díaz diplomatic asylum, and she has since arrived in Bogotá, Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed her arrival and called for the release of Colombians detained in Venezuela.