Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Venezuela Protests Escalate as Opposition Leader Held

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Venezuelan security forces are facing off with demonstrators in streets blocked by burning barricades in several Venezuelan cities. The protests against President Nicolas Maduro's socialist government have escalated after a judge ruled early Thursday there is enough evidence to hold opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez in jail. Charges against Lopez include arson and criminal incitement stemming from a massive February 12 anti-government rally. Prosecutors decided not to pursue more...

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