Protests in Venezuela: death toll rises to 11
Kyiv • UNN
Mass protests against the current government continue in Venezuela. According to human rights activists, the death toll has reached 11, and about 750 demonstrators have been detained.
The death toll since the beginning of the protests that swept Venezuela after the presidential election has risen to 11 people. This was announced on Tuesday, July 30, by the head of the human rights organization Foro Penal, Alfredo Romero. He also expressed concern about the use of firearms during the protests, UNN reports.
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Since July 29, hundreds of thousands of people have rallied against the current government, many of them chanting “This government will fall!
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets against the demonstrators. It was also reported that the pro-government paramilitary group 'Kollektivos' was involved in dispersing the protesters, using firearms.
Venezuelan prosecutors announced the detention of nearly 750 people. The death of one soldier was also reported.
