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Opinion & AnalysisIndigenous and Afro-Venezuelans

Venezuela’s Afro Descendent Front Proposes Program of Action to Confront Racism and Fascism

On Saturday, May 10, ignoring the rain, more than 1000 African Descendant Venezuelans flooded the streets to mark the official Day of Afrovenezolanidad (Afro-Venezuelaness). VA.com's Arlene Eisen reports.

By Arlene Eisen – Venezuelanalysis.com
May 12th 2014 at 9.20pm
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