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  • Venezuelans Take to the Streets after Chavista Court Eliminates Congress’ Legislative Powers

    04/01/2017 7:59:45 AM PDT · by fella · 11 replies
    Panam Post ^ | 31 March 2017 | Sabrina Martin
    Venezuelans are blocking highways and taking to the streets in response to an apparent Coup d’Etat. Though Maduro’s regime arranged anti-riot measures in several Venezuelan cities, hundreds of Venezuelans turned out to express their opposition to the Supreme Court’s ruling that dissolved the powers of the country’s congress. Caracas, Los Teques, Vargas, Carabobo and Anzoátegui are just some of the states where protests are taking place. In Urbina, Caracas — a popular area that has traditionally been faithful to Chavez —  is now flooded with protesters. “No more dictatorship,” they are reportedly chanting. “We want freedom.” During the protests, members of the student movement were pushed back...