Venezuela: New Military Authority to Curb Protests

Email Venezuela has granted powers to the military to use force to control peaceful demonstrations. (New York) – Venezuela has granted powers to the military to use force to control peaceful demonstrations, Human Rights Watch said today. On January 23, 2015, the Defense Ministry issued a resolution authorizing the Armed Forces to maintain “public order” and “social peace” during “public meetings and demonstrations.” read more

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