Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Maria Corina Machado was arrested following an opposition rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Thursday but has been released.

Maria Corina Machado was arrested while leaving a protest march, local media and party officials report. The opposition is back on the streets on the eve of Nicolas Maduro being sworn in for a third term.

Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained at a protest march, local media and party officials reported. The opposition was back on the streets as Nicolas Maduro was preparing to be sworn in for a third term.

Days before Venezuela's dictator is to be sworn in after an illegitimate election, opposition leaders are calling for nationwide protests.