Venezuela: Election-related deaths and threats must stop

Headline Title: Venezuela: Election-related deaths and threats must stop 18 April 2013 Violent incidents around Venezuela following last Sunday’s presidential elections are only likely to increase unless the authorities carry out prompt, effective investigations and bring those responsible to justice, Amnesty International said. According to Venezuela’s Attorney General, at least seven people have died, 61 have been injured and 135 detained after the published election results indicated a narrow victory for standing Vice-President Nicolás Maduro. Amnesty International has also received…

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