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Reports of attack on Venezuelan military fort as armed men call for uprising

Reports of attack on Venezuelan military fort as armed men call for uprising

A group of military men reportedly launched an uprising in Valencia, Venezuela. A video circulating shows the men in uniform calling to rebel against the government.A man in the video identified as Juan Carlos Caguaripano Scott stated he was the head of the group. He said the group planned civilian and military action to re-establish constitutional order. Witnesses heard gunshots near Paramacay military fort. The Socialist Partys deputy, Diosdado Cabello, said on Twitter the situation was under control.Earlier he referred to the situation as a terrorist attack. Aug 6, 2017
Huge explosion injures Venezuelan police officers during protest

Huge explosion injures Venezuelan police officers during protest

An explosion injured a group of police officers during a protest in Caracas as Venezuelans trickled to the polls to elect a constitutional super-body that unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro vowed would begin a new era of combat in the crisis-stricken nation.Maduro, widely disliked for overseeing an economic collapse during four years in office, has pressed ahead with the vote to create the all-powerful assembly despite the threat of further U.S. sanctions and months of opposition protests in which more than 115 people have been killed. Opposition parties are boycotting what they call a rigged election.Authorities confirmed three deaths over the weekend, including the killing of a candidate to the assembly during a robbery. Opposition lawmakers said the toll was much higher. Jul 31, 2017
Venezuela goes to polls as opposition boycotts Nicolas Maduros socialist power-grab

Venezuela goes to polls as opposition boycotts Nicolas Maduros socialist power-grab

Venezuelans have begun to vote in the controversial election of a constitutional super-body. Opposition parties are boycotting the election which is opposed by a large majority of Venezuelans. Voters only get to select the super-bodys members not vote on its establishment. The election is expected to grand the ruling Socialist Party widespread new powers. President Nicolás Maduro states this move will bring peace after months of violent protests. Critics say it will allow Maduro to dissolve the opposition-run Congress. They see the election super-body as an attempt to establish dictatorial rule in the crisis-hit country. Jul 30, 2017
Venezuela could be getting a new constitution - heres why people arent happy

Venezuela could be getting a new constitution - heres why people arent happy

On 30 July, Venezuela will have its Constitutional Assembly election  for an assembly that will draft the countrys new constitution.According to Maduro, the assembly will be created by the people rather than politicians and is necessary for peace in Venezuela, after many months of protests and chaos.But opponents fear the new assembly will stay after it has drafted a new constitution and have overreaching power.Julio Borges, the leader of the opposition-controlled parliament, called the idea a scam by Maduro to remain in power and told Venezuelans to rebel.There is a growing world condemnation of Maduros push for a new assembly, but despite national and international opposition, Maduro vowed the election will still happen. Jul 26, 2017
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