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Opposition protesters attacked an official of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). | Photo: Contrapunto
A small group set up a guarimba, a violent street barricade, at around 2 p.m. local time, after a demonstration marking one year since right-wing leader Leopoldo Lopez’s was arrested for inciting violence that killed 43 people.
The military official was attacked by a group of the protesters, who surrounded the unarmed official and repeatedly punched him in the head. A store employee where the military official was attacked tried to close the store to protect the man.
Protesters attack an FANB soldier that was witness to the events in Chacao
Outside the store, the National Guard formed a line at the corner and many of the protesters fled the scene.
At nearly 4 p.m., the protesters returned to the barricade. The Bolivarian National Police dispersed the crowd, many of whom threw stones at the authorities.
The violent opposition protesters do not respect life and try to kill officials…
Meanwhile, the Venezuelan Public Ministry is investigating the attacks against journalist Jean Carlos Corrales Mendoza and cameraman Leonardo de Leon Gonzalez from Zurda Konducta, a youth-oriented television show on state television, as they were filming today’s right-wing protests.
According to preliminary reports, the crew was covering the demonstration when a group of people began to chase and throw bottles, sticks and stones toward them.
The police immediately came to the aid of the television crew who were injured with blunt objects.
One year after the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, they try to lynch an official in Chacao
Last year’s wave of opposition violence left 43 dead, injured hundreds, and caused millions of dollars in damages to public property. Victims and their families continue to demand justice for what happened.
