Venezuela quells attack on military base as anti-government protests rage in country
Venezuelan authorities quelled an attack on a military base near the city of Valencia by soldiers and armed civilians on Sunday.
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Venezuelan authorities quelled an attack on a military base near the city of Valencia by soldiers and armed civilians on Sunday, killing two of them in a dramatic escalation of unrest in the country. Reuters
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The pre-dawn raid coincided with a video circulated on social media showing more than a dozen men in military uniform announcing an uprising to restore constitutional order following the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday. Reuters
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The assault highlighted the growing volatility of the OPEC member state after four months of sustained anti-government protests in which some 120 people have been killed. The Opposition has denounced Maduro for dragging Venezuela toward dictatorship and has appealed to the military for help. Reuters
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Two of the attackers were killed in a firefight with soldiers, Maduro said. Socialist party officials said eight others were arrested, including at least three from the military, while the remainder made off with weapons. Reuters
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Last week, Venezuela elected a 545-member legislative superbody that Maduro calls Venezuela’s only hope for restoring peace. The Opposition calls it a power play aimed at keeping the president in office. Reuters
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