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Venezuelan Opposition Mayor Jailed and Another Arrested as More Die in Violent Disturbances
March 20, 2014 One opposition mayor has been arrested and another jailed in relation to the street violence that has been occurring in their municipalities. Meanwhile, a soldier and a government worker were killed as a result of the opposition violence. -
Massive Venezuelan Opposition Protests Spark Fresh Anti-Government Violence
October 27, 2016 One police officer was killed in a wave of attacks on government facilities and personnel. -
Seven Arrested for Attacking Police in Violent Opposition Protests
May 19, 2016 An opposition march turned violent Wednesday, as demonstrators attacked police with sticks and rocks and attempted to burn down a leftwing student residence in downtown Caracas. -
Venezuelans Celebrate 7th Anniversary of Coup Defeat
April 14, 2009 ... crowd to quiet and stated jokingly that he only had two hours left to speak. In reference to those opposition sectors ... -
Venezuelan Opposition TV Globovision Fined for Manipulation
October 19, 2011 ... of income and possible suspension of transmissions for 72 hours for promoting anxiety, disorder, or justifying crime. ... -
Venezuelan Government, Lawmakers Renew Calls for Guaidó’s Arrest
January 24, 2022 The opposition politician rejected the accusations, called for street protests, and blasted efforts to “kill off” the recall referendum. -
Venezuela: Self-Proclaimed ‘Interim President’ Released After ‘Irregular’ Detention
January 14, 2019 ... outcry among his supporters. Guaido was released a few hours later and was able to attend a political event he had ... -
The Venezuelan Opposition’s Paramilitary Gambit
September 30, 2019 ... Presidency , as locals were forced to stay inside for 24 hours so they would not witness the events. Days after ... -
Mercal Shooting Highlights Class Polarization, Psychologists Fear “Fractured Coexistence”
April 4, 2014 ... of social event. Neighbors wait together from the early hours of the morning to buy large quantities of food at ... -
As Expected the Venezuelan Opposition Cries “Fraud!”
October 6, 2010 ... 74,70 % Cir. 4 HECTOR AGUERO, Adjudicado 58.791 55,47 % AVILA JOSE, Adjudicado 149.977 16,90 % Cir. 5 SAUL ... -
The National Guard and Class Struggle
February 25, 2014 ... trained to withstand these insults, they rotate every few hours and they have responsibility when they have a weapon, ... -
Venezuela's “Political Prisoner” Allegory
October 2, 2014 In the face of arrests, trials, and detentions of opposition and student leaders, allegations of political repression in Venezuela are circulating international and private national press. The Venezuelan government and its supporters adamantly reject the claim that Venezuela has any political prisoners and they assert that everyone in detention is being tried for their involvement in criminal conduct. This article aims to explore the issue of political prisoners in Venezuela by providing a broader historical context combined with an analysis of power in Venezuela today.