2014 Venezuelan protests

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2014 Venezuelan protests
Peaceful protestors demonstrating in Caracas, Venezuela.
Date 7 January 2014 – ongoing
(1 month, 2 weeks and 1 day)
Location Venezuela
Causes
Goals
  • President Maduro's resignation
  • Snap election
Methods
Status Ongoing
Parties to the civil conflict
Lead figures
Casualties
Death(s) 8[3]
Injuries ~204[1][2]
Arrested ~150[4]

The 2014 Venezuela protests (also called 12F[5] and The Exit[6]) are a series of protests against the government of Venezuela and president Nicolás Maduro. Reasons for the protests include alleged human rights violations,[7][8] chronic scarcity of basic goods, and high levels of criminal violence. The inflation rate for 2013 was 56.2% and the scarcity index had been near 20% throughout 2013.[9][10] In response to the inflation Maduro has increased the minimum wage, the legal minimum for full-time workers and for pension, by the same percentage as the inflation: 59% between May 2013 and January 2014.[11][12]

According to president Maduro this is the result of an "economic war" being waged against his government; specifically, he has blamed capitalism for speculation that is driving high rates of inflation and creating widespread shortages of staple foods.[13]

Protests began in early January 2014, after actress and former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear was killed during a roadside robbery with her five-year-old daughter in the car.[14][15] Ongoing student protests coincided with the commemoration of the Battle of La Victoria on 12 February 1814, during the Venezuelan War of Independence, when the independence forces armed thousands of college and seminary students at the shortage of troops. This day is also known in Venezuela as the National Youth Day. Protests have taken place in several cities around the country. Six people have been killed,[16] 66 injured as of 13 February,[2] and 138 more on 19 February;[17] and approximately 100 arrested as of 16 February,[18] and 89 still detained of 19 February.[17]

The former presidential candidate of the MUD, Henrique Capriles, condemned the violence of some anti-government groups, saying "We condemn the violence. Violence will never be our path. We are sure that the large majority reject and condemn this!" [19]

Background[edit]

Violent crime[edit]

Main article: Crime in Venezuela

Following the January killing of actress and former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and her ex-husband in a roadside robbery in front of their five-year-old daughter, herself surviving being shot in the leg,[14] Venezuela was described as "one of the most dangerous countries in the world" by Channel 4:[14] "where crime escalated during the administration of former President Hugo Chávez and killings are common in armed robberies."[14] InsightCrime attributed the escalating violence to "high levels of corruption, a lack of investment in the police force and weak gun control".[14] Demonstrations against the alleged increasing violence in Venezuela began in January 2014,[14] and continued, when former presidential candidate Henrique Capriles shook the hand of President Maduro;[15] this "gesture ... cost him support and helped propel" opposition leader Leopoldo López Mendoza to the forefront.[15]

The Venezuelan Violence Observatory says the country's murder rate is nearly 80 deaths per 100,000 people, government statistics put it at 39 deaths per 100,000.[20] The government says that 72% of these murders take place between rival (drug) gangs and the renewed fight against crime in Venezuela "Plan Patria Segura" (Homeland Secure Plan) had, according to the government, success: the governments says that in 2013 there were 51% fewer kidnappings and murders 17% less than in 2012.[21]

The United States State Department and Government of Canada has warned foreign visitors that they may be subjected to robbery, kidnapping for a ransom or sale to terrorist organizations and murder.[22][23] The United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all travel within 80 km (50 miles) of the Colombian border in the states of Zulia, Tachira and Apure.[24]

Scarcity of basic goods[edit]

Main article: Economy of Venezuela

In 2013, Venezuela devalued its currency[25] with ongoing shortages of necessities such as toilet paper, milk, and flour.[26] Catastrophic monetary policy means that businesses cannot afford to import basic goods such as paper;[27] the government occupied Manpa, the nation’s largest manufacturer of toilet paper, with the aim to check operations for "possible diversion of distribution" and "illegal management."[28] The opposition says "the shortages stem from ill-conceived government policies such as price controls on basic goods and tight restrictions on foreign currency", while the government says that private companies are hoarding so they may sell items later at a higher price.[29] The government is running out of hard currency to pay bills. Venezuela's largest privately-owned business, Empresas Polar - a food manufacturer - is owed $463m by the government; production is at risk because it cannot pay foreign suppliers.[30]

In November 2013, weeks before local elections, Maduro ordered the military to take over appliance stores, with the analysts saying that the move was "cannibalizing" the economy and may even lead to even more shortages in the future with no restock.[31][32] Maduro said he was fighting an "economic war" and enforcing "fair" prices for buyers, saying "This is for the good of the nation, leave nothing on the shelves, nothing in the warehouses".[33] Price controls have hurt businesses and led to shortages, long queues, and looting - even by the National Guard.[34]

In February 2014, the government said it had confiscated more than 3,500 tons of contraband on the border with Colombia—food and fuel which, it said, was intended for "smuggling" or "speculation". The president of the National Assembly said "All these foods should be assigned to the Venezuelan people, not in the hands of these gangsters".[35]

On 21 February, doctors at University of Caracas Medical Hospital stopped performing surgeries due to the lack of supplies even though nearly 3,000 people require surgery.[36] The government's currency policy has made it difficult to import drugs and other medical supplies.[37] The government stopped publishing medical statistics in 2010.[38]

Elections[edit]

Main article: Venezuelan presidential election, 2013

On 14 April 2013, Nicolas Maduro won the presidential election by a margin of 1.5% of the vote separating him from the second candidate, Capriles Radonski. This election was seeded with accusations of fraud.[39] Opposition leader Capriles refused to accept the results of the election, claiming election irregularities, despite the electoral council's post-election audit of a random selection of 54% of votes, comparing the electronic records with the paper ballots, which showed no problems.[40] Capriles initially called for an audit of the remaining 46% of votes, asserting that this would show that he had won the election. The election council agreed to carry out an audit, and planned to do so in May.[40][41] Later Capriles changed his mind, adding demands for a full audit of the electoral registry (with validation of all fingerprints and signatures in the records), and calling the audit process "a joke" when the election council declared this "impossible" on the grounds that it would take "years".[41]

On 12 June 2013 the results of the audit were announced. The National Electoral Council (CNE) said it found no discrepancy with the initial results and confirmed Maduro's electoral victory.[42] The CNE has five members; four are government appointees. The fifth, independent member said the latest local election was "the most unequal in the country’s modern history".[43] The Carter Center, founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, pointed out problems with media support for the ruling party, and the use of government resources to support electoral campaigns.[44]

Government resources were used to support the ruling party's electoral campaigns; government vehicles are used for transport. In the recent local elections, Maduro spent two hours per day on live television,[43] whilst opposition candidates were ignored or insulted.

Domestic reactions[edit]

Government[edit]

The government is headed by President Nicolas Maduro, who proved himself a successor to Hugo Chavez and to be leader of United Socialist Party.[45] Maduro is a former bus driver, who grew in politics by being a trade union leader, before he was elected into the National Assembly and was elected president of Venezuela on 15 April 2013.[46] In 2012, Maduro was named the, "most capable administrator and politician of Chávez's inner circle".[47]

The Venezuelan government claimed that the protesters want to repeat the Venezuelan coup of 2002.[48] He said: "Beginning February 12, we have entered a new period in which the extreme right, unable to win democratically, seeks to win by fear, violence, subterfuge and media manipulation. They are more confident because the US government has always supported them despite their violence. Our solidarity in the US must take away their support by exposing the truth and inhibiting the huge amount of resources thrust into the right wing's pockets for destabilization. Hands off Venezuela is the demand that our elected federal officials must hear from all of us. Finally, all corporate and social media that falsely strives to confuse the populace of the US with the lies that the Maduro government is authoritarian; that the opposition is democratic and independent, and that what we are witnessing is a popular uprising against dictatorship, must be countered with vigilance."[49] Maduro also claimed that the government of Panama was interfering with the Venezuelan government too.[50] The executive branch of the United States has denied all involvement in Venezuela and claims to only recommend peaceful dialogue between both the protestors and Venezuelan government officials.[51]

President Maduro organized pro-government demonstrations and announced that violent anti-government protests remained prohibited.[5] Militant groups known as "colectivos", who are accused of attacking opposition TV staff, sending death threats to journalists, and tear-gassing the Vatican envoy after Hugo Chavez accused them of intervening with his government, helped assist the government.[52] El Universal claimed that Melvin Collazos of SEBIN, and Jonathan Rodríquez a bodyguard of the Minister of the Interior and Justice Miguel Rodríguez Torres are in custody after they shot protestors several times even though they were fleeing and unarmed.[53]

On 16 February, NTN24 reported that some students were allegedly tortured and raped by government forces who detained them.[54]

On 17 February 2014, Francisco Ameliach, governor of Carabobo, announced that protest marches are not allowed in the neighborhoods located south of the city of Valencia, due to security reasons. He warned from his Twitter account that President of the National Assembly of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello may order Battle Units Bolivar Chavez (UBCH) to counterattack protestors saying, "Gringos (foreigners) and fascists beware".[55][56][57] Also on that day, armed government intelligence personnel illegally forced their way into the headquarters of Popular Will in Caracas and individuals that were inside were held by gunpoint.[58]

On 19 February, government forces and armed pro-government gangs were seen working together attacking protestors.[59] Pro-government groups known as "La Paz" were seen firing weapons at buildings without being impeded by members of Bolivarian National Guard.[60] Pro-government groups on motorcycles also attacked protestors in Sucre, Venezuela with stones and bottles while government security forces supported them.[61] After a group of citizens gathered in Caracas asking for no more deaths, groups of Chavistas and GNB responded violently shooting tear gas, buckshot and shot a 37-year-old law student who was trying to mediate between protestors and the National Guard.[62][63][64]

On 20 February, Sukhoi fighter jets were seen flying over San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela and President Nicolas Maduro ordered paratroopers on standby due to recommendations by Minister of Interior and Justice, Miguel Rodríguez Torres. [65][66] Bolivarian National Police and National Guard of Venezuela were also seen using weapons and bombs on buildings where opposition protestors were gathered.[67]

On 21 February during a news conference, President Maduro once again accused the United States and NATO of trying to overthrow his government through media and said Elias Jaua will be able to prove it.[68] President Maduro asked United States president Barack Obama for help with negotiations.[69] Maduro also announced that those of SEBIN who fired at protestors have been arrested.[70]

In several places, opposition protestors destroyed PSUV offices with links to Bolivarian Missions projects. Because of opposition roadblockades, one chronically-ill old woman died. One GNB officer was wounded by a gunshot while defending a government controlled building belonging to energetical company Corpoelec. [71]

Opposition[edit]

12F Demonstration on Margarita Island.

One of the main figures of the opposition movement is Leopoldo Lopez.[72] Lopez studied at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government[73] and is a descendant of the Venezuelan liberator Simon Bolivar.[74][75] He is respected by United States diplomats who remember seeing his SUV with bullet holes and thought, "Here’s a guy who has real guts, real courage, and somebody who was real smart from a public relations point of view. He’s the future of the nation, if they allow him to live."[76] According to the US Embassy in Venezuela he is "necessary, but troublesome" and that some opposition members didn't trust Lopez saying, "He is often described as arrogant, vindictive, and power-hungry, but party officials also concede his popularity, charisma and talent as an organizer." [77]

On 16 February 2014, Leopoldo Lopez said he would turn himself in after one more protest saying, "I haven't committed any crime. If there is a decision to legally throw me in jail I'll submit myself to this persecution."[78] Henrique Capriles addressed his followers about the protests saying: "Accompany the protest without violence. Do not let violence lead us to a dead end. Only with the peaceful protest can we achieve permanent changes. Do not lose focus, Venezuelans are not violent."[79] A popular chant used by opposition protestors is "Guardia, hermano, por ti tambien luchamos!" which means, "Guard, brother, we fight for you too!"[80]

On 18 February, Popular Will leader Leopoldo Lopez, explained during his speech how he could have left the country, but "stayed to fight for the oppressed people in Venezuela".[81] Lopez surrendered to police after giving his speech and was transferred to the Palacio de Justicia in Caracas where his hearing was postponed until Wednesday.[82]

On 19 February, Miss Tourism Venezuela Génesis Carmona died after being shot in the head by armed Chavistas while supporting an opposition protest.[83][84][85] Outside of the Palacio de Justicia, hundreds of supporters of Leopoldo Lopez gathered and said that Lopez will be judged by an "unfair justice" and "corrupt " in a country where " there is no separation of powers".[86][87] While protestors were there, they were attacked by armed pro-government groups who beat them, threw objects at the protestors from building and tried to steal their cellphones.[88] Human Rights Watch demanded the immediate release of Lopez saying, "The arrest of Leopoldo López is an atrocious violation of one of the most basic principles of due process: you cannot imprison someone without evidence linking him with a crime".[89][90] Father Palmar, a Catholic priest and supporter of protestors in Zulia, Venezuela was attacked and injured by government forces during a peaceful demonstration.[91][92][93] This happened days after Father Palmar gave a speech against Maduro asking for his resignation and claiming that the Cuban G2 was responsible for influencing Maduro.[94] The trial for Leopoldo Lopez was postponed again and moved to Ramo Verde military prison.[95] Henrique Capriles came from his silence that evening confronting Francisco Ameliach, government officials and denouncing the violence the government was using on the protestors.[96]

On 20 February, in response to the death of Miss Tourism Venezuela Génesis Carmona, groups of women plan to defend the family of Génesis and protest her killing on 22 February.[97] María Corina Machado appeared in front of Ramo Verde with other protestors to support Leopoldo Lopez, who is being held there.[98] Juan Requesens, leader of a student movement, called on the Catholic Church to mediate the situation in the country and help guarantee that human rights of Venezuelans will not be violated in the future.[99]

On 21 February, Leopoldo Lopez said to his supporters, "I'm fine, I ask you not to give up, I won't," while President Maduro replied to protesters, "I recommend they buy some stainless steel pots to last for a good 10, 20, 30 or 40 years, because the revolution is here for a long time!"[100] Henrique Capriles showed support for Lopez saying, "Leopoldo Lopez is innocent, what they have done with Leopoldo is to feed the tension" and called student protests in the street "peaceful".[101]

Hackers from multiple countries, including the internet vigilantism group Anonymous, are infiltrating government websites due to the alleged repression and censorship of the Venezuelan people.[102][103] A member of Anonymous said, "I would say this is one of the biggest cooperative operations involving South American Anons and Anons from the rest of the world to date" when members of LulzSec Peru also hacked the PSUV Twitter account.[104] Leopoldo Lopez had murder charges dropped during a hearing inside a bus outside of Ramo Verde Prison.[105]

Media[edit]

Social media is an essential tool for Venezuelans to show the news in the streets, which contradicts most official news from the government and most stories have to be compiled together from cell phone videos on small websites.[106] "The social networks have come to be an alternative media," states Tarek Yorde, a Caracas-based political analyst. "But both sides – the government and opposition – use them to broadcast false information."[107]

Media coverage in Venezuela has been limited; "anti-government television stations such as RCTV and Globovision had their licenses revoked, or were forced to undergo changes in ownership,"[107] and CNN equipment was stolen by gunpoint, and possibly destroyed by government forces,[108] and feel threatened.[109] Television stations in Venezuela have hardly displayed live coverage of protests and had resulted in many opposition viewers moving to CNN.[110] President Maduro has threatened to force CNN out of Venezuela saying, "I've asked the (information) minister to tell CNN we have started the administrative process to remove them from Venezuela if they don't rectify (their behavior). Enough! I won't accept war propaganda against Venezuela."[111][112]

CANTV, a government-run company that handles most Internet traffic in Venezuela, allegedly blocked images on Twitter for a short time.[113][114][115] Twitter spokesman Nu Wexler confirmed this,[116] but CANTV denied these accusations saying that they did not have control since Twitter servers are out of their hands.[citation needed] Venezuelan state-run CANTV had also shut off internet access to more than one million citizens of San Cristóbal, Táchira after President Maduro threatened Tachira that he would "go all in" and that citizens "would be surprised".[117][118] It is believed that this blockage of the internet by the government is directed at the opposition since it prevented live coverage of government crackdowns and the company Zello announced that CANTV blocked the use of it's walkie-talkie app which is used by the opposition.[119]

The Colombian channel NTN24 was taken off air at the public cable service; according to the Venezuelan government this was because they want to repeat the coup of 2002.[120] President Maduro denounced the Agence France-Presse (AFP) for manipulating information.[121] He also congratulated the Bolivarian National Police for the work they had done with the protests.[122]

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of the United Nations headquarters in New York City with protestors saying, "In Venezuela we are living with a terrible situation of censorship. The media is controlled by the government. The only way we can communicate with our families is through photos, through social networks, through our phones, text messaging and phone calls".[123][124]

International reactions[edit]

International organizations[edit]

  • Emblem of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas.png ALBA – rejected violence and supported the government of Maduro.[125]
  • Flag of CARICOM.svg Caribbean Community – condemned the violence during the protests, calls for respect for the democratically elected government and Maduro. CARICOM said that every citizen has the right to peacefully express their views within the constitutional framework. The statement also called for dialogue between the parties.[126]
  •  European Union – is deeply concerned about the incidents that took place in Caracas on 12 February, including the death of at least three people during protests and called on all parties to engage in dialogue to peacefully resolve the crisis.[127]
  •  Mercosur – rejected "the criminal actions of violent groups that want to spread intolerance and hatred in Venezuela as a political tool". The statement called for further dialogue in Venezuela on national issues, and send condolences to the families of those killed.[128]
  • Organization of American States – rejected violence, called for avoiding confrontation, called for a broad dialogue with respect for the law and also asked to investigate the deaths.[129]
  • Flag of UNASUR.svg Union of South American Nations – expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan government and the families of victims, rejected the "attempt to destabilize legitimately constituted democracy" and they also called for peace.[130]
  •  United Nations – is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in Venezuela, including the death of at least three people during protests and called on all parties to engage in dialogue to peacefully resolve the crisis. OHCHR spokesperson Rupert Colville told reporters in Geneva: “We have also received worrying reports of intimidation of journalists, some of whom have had their equipment seized, as well as reports that some local and international journalists were attacked while covering the protests. In addition, some protestors have reportedly been detained and may be prosecuted on terrorism charges. It has also been reported that some protesters, including minors, are being denied contact with family or lawyers”.[131]

Governments[edit]

  •  Argentina – condemned the demonstrations, calling them undemocratic, and called for solidarity with President Maduro.[132]
  •  Brazil – Luiz Alberto Figueiredo, foreign minister of Brazil, said that the government pays close attention to the Venezuelan situation and hoped that there is a convergence, he also expressed hopes that the riots will stop and lamented on behalf of the Brazilian government, the loss of life and the destroyed property during demonstrations.[134]
  •  Chile - regretted the deaths in Caracas and expressed its condolences to the people and government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, especially the families of the victims. Chile also encourages an "open and constructive dialogue".[135] Lautaro Carmona, leader of the Communist Party of Chile, said ”Maduro is doing the right thing on appealing to all the institutional force which has been built by the democratic sovereignty of Bolivarian Venezuela. As far as the interests of the working class, and the people in general, there's nothing to be concerned about since the Bolivarian revolution has changed their lives for good“.[136]
  •  Colombia - deplored the violence and expressed condolences to the families, the people and the Venezuelan government. Also called for dialogue and said that Venezuela's stability is important for Colombia, Venezuela itself and the region.[137]
  •  Cuba – the Cuban Foreign Ministry condemned the Venezuelan opposition as coup attempts and expressed solidarity with the government of Maduro.[138]
  •  Ecuador – condemned the violence and expressed solidarity. Later Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and government, said the vast majority of the Venezuelan people is not violent but honest and hardworking.[139]
  •  Guyana – rejected the violence in Venezuela, expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan government and states that it fully supports its efforts to contain the destabilizing actions.[140]
  •  Iran – Marzie Afjam, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned vandalism, the murder of innocent civilians, destroying of public property and any other actions that creates instability for Venezuela. He also said the that Venezuela has the full support of Iran "to strengthen peace, friendship and enhance democracy and the stable development" of Venezuela.
  •  Mexico – regretted the violence and expressed his condolences to the families of the dead and called for dialogue.[141]
  •  Nicaragua – accused the "fascist right" of violence and expressed their support for the government of Maduro.[133]
  •  Panama – Foreign Minister Francisco Alvarez de Soto said his government is concerned about the Venezuelan situation and understands that it is an internal process but Panama wishes for peace, tolerance and dialogue.[142]
  •  Peru – Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they are deeply concerned with the violence in Venezuela. They recommended dialogue between groups with respect to democratic values and human rights. Peru also shared condolences for the victims of those injured in the protests.[143]
  •  Russia – expressed concern about the unrest in Venezuela and also trusts that the government of Maduro preserve the constitutional order. Russia also shows his "solidarity with the government and people and strong support for the policy that aims to prevent a destabilization nation".[144]
  •  South Africa - has expressed concern about the violent situation that threatens democracy in the South American country and have established its position in favor of Maduro. Given the "destabilizing actions of the extreme right" in Venezuela.[145]
  •  Syria – president Bashar al-Assad expressed his support in a letter to Maduro, to reject the "attempt to sow chaos" in both Syria and Venezuela, he also expressing confidence that Venezuela will surpass this experience with the achievements and legacy of former president Hugo Chávez.[146][147]
  •  United States – Secretary of State, John Kerry, expressed grievances towards affected families of the violence and is "particularly alarmed by reports that the Venezuelan government has arrested or detained scores of anti-government protestors and issued an arrest warrant for Leopoldo Lopez".[148] On 17 February, the Venezuelan government ordered three United States diplomats out of the country, blaming them of organizing the protests in order to overthrow the government.[149] President Barack Obama stated, "Rather than trying to distract from protests by making false accusations against U.S. diplomats, Venezuela's government should address the people's legitimate grievances." and called on Venezuela to release detained protesters.[150] President Obama also said, "Along with the Organization of American States, we call on the Venezuelan government to release protesters it has detained and engage in real dialogue."[151] Cuban-American members of the United States Congress have been pushing for the United States to place sanctions on Venezuela, who imports more than 30% of their goods from the United States.[152][153] United States senator of Florida and potential 2016 presidential candidate, Marco Rubio, denounced the Venezuelan government's actions saying, "Any government that uses the power of its own armed forces and its police to attack the people it’s supposed to be protecting becomes an illegitimate government" and responded to the Venezuelan claimed "coup" by saying, "The only plot that exists in Venezuela is the plot between Havana and this government to repress the people of Venezuela”.[154][155]
  •  Uruguay - president José Mujica considered that the demonstrations are a result of the ongoing economic crisis in Venezuela. He mentioned that he would meet Maduro during the oath of office of Michelle Bachelet in Chile, along with other South American presidents.[156]

Others[edit]

  • Amnesty International – has asked the government to investigate the deaths. Guadalupe Marengo said: “It is extremely concerning that violence has become a regular feature during protests in Venezuela. If the authorities are truly committed to preventing more deaths, they must ensure those responsible for the violence, demonstrators, security forces and armed civilians alike face justice. The Venezuelan authorities must show they are truly committed to respect people’s rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly by ensuring they can participate in protests without fear of being abused, detained or even killed. It is essential that journalists are allowed to report events freely and human right defenders are able to monitor demonstrations.”.[157]
  • Flag of APRA.svg American Popular Revolutionary Alliance – denounced the government's actions in International Criminal Court with the group's General Secretary, Omar Quesada, saying, "The APRA announces that it has evaluated a complaint against the president of Venezuela before the International Criminal Court. The way you attack students with impunity that claim against inflation, calling for greater freedom and freedom of expression, makes APRA also raise their voices in protest."[158][159]
  • European United Left–Nordic Green Left – condemns "the attempted coup in Venezuela, violence by opposition groups in Venezuela, and regrets the loss of life and destruction of public property in the country. We likewise denounce the undemocratic and insurgent aims of this destabilisation campaign, unleashed onto the streets of Caracas and other Venezuelan cities by extremist groups. We hold the opposition forces and the Venezuelan right (supported by the U.S with links to the dominant forces in the EU) responsible for these actions and their dire consequences".[161]
  • Hrw logo.svg Human Rights Watch – José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch, said: “What Venezuela urgently needs is for these killings to be investigated and the killers brought to justice, no matter their political affiliation. What Venezuela does not need is authorities scapegoating political opponents or shutting down news outlets whose coverage they don’t like.”[163]
  • Logopcp.gif Portuguese Communist Party – condemns the acts of violence and vandalism perpetrated by groups of a "neo-fascist nature" in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which have caused the loss of life and the destruction of public property. And expresses solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution.[164]
  • Social Democratic Party of Kenya – expressed solidarity with the democratically elected government of Nicolas Maduro, condemned the "fascist and right-wing forces" of conducted "undemocratic and inhuman" acts. He said the Bolivarian revolutionary government respects the rule of law, democracy and human rights and therefore permitted demonstrations against his government.[166]
  • Washington Office on Latin America - called on the Venezuelan government to respect the rights of its citizens to peacefully assemble and protest and to investigate thoroughly the violent incidents which took place around the time of the protests. They also encouraged both sides to refrain from using violence by calling on "both the government and its opponents to actively seek dialogue with each other, mindful of the need to gain the confidence and address the concerns of all Venezuelans."[167]
  • There were also protests in other nations than Venezuela, some in support of Maduro and some against him. Across the United States hundreds of Venezuelan Americans gathered who sympathize with the protesters.[171][172] In Canada, protestors in Calgary gathered on Peace Bridge to support the opposition and called on the Government of Canada to put pressure on the Venezuelan government.[173] A Venezuelan opposition group, Un Mundo Sin Mordaza, has created the Gran Protesta Mundial, a worldwide protest denouncing the alleged "violation of human rights" by the Venezuelan government that will happen in more than 150 cities in dozens of countries including Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, United Kingdom and the United States.[174][175][176][177] In Argentina a protest was held in support of Maduro, organized by people and organizations sponsored by the Argentine government, such as La Cámpora and Luis D'Elía.[178]

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