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New Anti-Maduro March Planned in Crisis-Hit Venezuela
[An Nahar] Protesters in Venezuela plan a high-risk march against President Nicolas Maduro Wednesday, sparking fears of fresh violence after demonstrations that have left 26 dead in the crisis-wracked country.The opposition urged protesters to march on central Caracas, a pro-Maduro bastion where the seat of government is located. Previous attempts to reach the city center have degenerated into festivities between riot police and stone-throwing protesters. The center-right opposition blames Maduro for severe shortages of food, medicine and other essentials in the oil-rich country. Twenty-six people have died so far this month in violence around the protests, including four minors, according to Attorney General Luisa Ortega. Maduro put the figure at 29 deaths in a speech Tuesday evening, without giving details. "Twenty-nine of our countrymen have been murdered, and the right-wingers are to blame. The people are demanding justice," he said. Posted by: Fred 2017-04-27 |
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