Argentinean journalist: Capriles, inner circle targeted by espionage

A document dated October 3 says Andrea Radonski, Capriles' aunt, was followed, informed Jorge Lanata on Sunday evening through his TV show "Journalism for everyone"

EL UNIVERSAL

Monday October 15, 2012 01:39 PM

Argentinean journalist Jorge Lanata has revealed that the Venezuelan intelligence service spied on opposition ex-presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, his inner circle, entrepreneurs, and journalists, before the presidential election held on October 7.

For instance, a document dated October 3, says Andrea Radonski, Capriles' aunt, was followed, informed Lanata on Sunday evening through his TV show "Journalism for everyone," cited EFE.

Another document dated August 22, reveals "people financing the electoral activities" of Capriles. It includes information about various entrepreneurs supporting the ex-candidate.

The authenticity of the documents has not been confirmed, but according to Lanata they were leaked by Venezuelan intelligence services.

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