Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections

Headline Title:  Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections 04 April 2013 As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans.Public Security Venezuela has one of the highest murder rates in Latin America due, among other factors, to the uncontrolled availability of firearms and ammunition.Policing remains a challenge and while there have been advances in recent years, authorities must ensure that all human rights abuses by the security forces are…

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