In Caracas during clashes over 50 people were injured

In Caracas during clashes over 50 people were injured

MEXICO city, may 19 — RIA Novosti. At least 58 people were injured Thursday in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, clashes between demonstrators and security forces, according to the portal Nacional.

According to the head of the administration district of baruta Gerardo Blyde, local medical facilities delivered 34 wounded, and two others were injured in the face. Seriously injured there. 24 people were brought to the health centres of the district of Chacao.

Earlier it was reported that the national guard used tear gas against the demonstrators in one of the Central highways of the city. Security forces prevented protesters walk March to the building of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Venezuela, where they gathered to demand end to attacks on demonstrators.

Protests in Venezuela began on 4 April, after the Supreme court’s decision to severely limit the power of opposition in the National Assembly. The decision was reversed, but opposition supporters took to the streets demanding the resignation of the members of the court, and hold early elections. Now they are protesting against the convocation of the constituent Assembly, considering it an attempt to change the Constitution. According to the latest data, during this time, killed more than 40 people.

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