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Venezuela: 2 More Die as Political Unrest and Demonstrations Continue

HeadlineApr 26, 2017

In Venezuela, two more people have died after being shot at political demonstrations Tuesday, as political unrest continues. Both government forces and armed opposition members have been responsible for deaths during demonstrations in recent weeks. A total of 26 people have died. Among those who have been killed was trade union leader Esmin Ramírez, whose body was found after he was kidnapped over the weekend. Ramírez had been participating in marches in support of President Nicolás Maduro. His friends say his death was politically motivated.

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