A year on, Guaido’s image in trouble as opposition faces cracks
4 years, 11 months ago

A year on, Guaido’s image in trouble as opposition faces cracks

Al Jazeera  

Where does Venezuela’s opposition stand a year after Juan Guaido declared himself interim president? “Many fear that the resources given will be lost in the pockets of some opposition lawmakers, and later used for personal gains.” Uprising attempt Guaido’s image took another hit a month later. “Guaido’s policy with the armed forces has not only been wrong but disastrous,” said Sebastiana Barraez, a journalist and an expert on Venezuela’s military forces. “There is a new division that became really evident in the opposition,” said Juan Romero, a member of Venezuela’s PSUV party in the state of Zulia. “Since I left Venezuela I have in mind this is transitory, I don’t want to die outside my country,” Rebeca Castellanos, a Venezuelan professor in Ecuador told Al Jazeera.

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Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign
4 days, 12 hours ago

Tensions rise in Venezuela as opposition leader González asks military to end Maduro’s reign

CNN  

CNN — Venezuela’s exiled opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has urged the Venezuelan military to recognize him as their commander-in-chief and “put an end to the leadership” of President Nicolás Maduro, whose government is resisting calls to give up power. On Monday, Maduro’s minister of internal affairs claimed Venezuela had arrested over 100 people from several countries including the US …

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration

NPR  

Venezuela's president elect vows to return from exile for inauguration The winner of Venezuela's presidential election this summer was forced into exile. JOHN OTIS, BYLINE: Voter tally sheets from the July election show that Gonzalez trounced Maduro by a 2-to-1 margin. OTIS: Even so, Maduro's blowout loss and clumsy electoral theft were deeply embarrassing for the ruling Socialist Party, which …

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela

LA Times  

Previous efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have failed. The Biden administration is treading a thin line as it attempts to usher Venezuela’s dictator out of office without falling into the costly traps that vexed previous U.S. governments and angered Latin American allies. “We would hope to see all parties take the steps that we have done,” State Department …

Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest
5 months, 1 week ago

Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest

Associated Press  

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Anti-government activists across Venezuela are toppling giant statues of Hugo Chávez to express their anger over the alleged stealing of an election by the late president’s handpicked successor, Nicolás Maduro. A video provided to The Associated Press from one protester shows the moment when the 3.5 meter statue of the leader known as El Comandante was …

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido expelled from Colombia
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido expelled from Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Juan Guaido says he was expelled hours after he arrived. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido says he was expelled from Colombia hours after he arrived in Bogota to try to meet participants of an international conference to discuss his country’s political crisis. Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva earlier said Guaido’s visit could face obstacles because “he entered in an inappropriate way, …

Colombia hosts international conference to discuss Venezuela
1 year, 8 months ago

Colombia hosts international conference to discuss Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

President Gustavo Petro calls on leaders from 19 countries and the EU to ‘rebuild the path of peace’ in Latin America. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has hosted world leaders in Bogotá for a one-day conference to discuss the political situation in Venezuela, where critics accuse the administration of Nicolás Maduro of stifling opposition. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, the United …

Venezuela opposition figure Guaido in Colombia ahead of summit
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuela opposition figure Guaido in Colombia ahead of summit

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido says he has travelled to Colombia, a day before a meeting organised by Colombian President Gustavo Petro seeking to find a way out of the longstanding political crisis in Venezuela. In a statement on Monday, Guaido said he had crossed into Colombia “on foot” and intended to request meetings with international delegates attending Tuesday’s summit …

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela
2 years ago

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela

LA Times  

Juan Guaidó had the backing of the U.S. and other nations in his claim to Venezuela’s presidency, but he proved unable to unseat Nicolás Maduro. But for the last year, it has not made sense.” Guaidó, at the time a minor opposition figure who was elected head of the National Assembly, declared himself the legitimate president of Venezuela in January …

Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role
2 years ago

Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role

LA Times  

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 16. For three years, Juan Guaidó led the Venezuelan opposition’s efforts to bring about new elections and remove President Nicolás Maduro. “We haven’t been able to come up with a unanimous decision, but we need to look for new strategies.” Daniel Varnagy, a political science professor at Simon Bolivar University …

Venezuela opposition removes ‘interim President’ Juan Guaido
2 years ago

Venezuela opposition removes ‘interim President’ Juan Guaido

Al Jazeera  

Three of four major opposition groups backed the bill to remove opposition leader Juan Guaido and create a five-member commission to manage foreign assets. Venezuela’s opposition national assembly has voted to remove “interim President” Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country’s foreign assets, as lawmakers seek a united front ahead of elections slated for …

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?
2 years ago

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition rejects the Western choice for president, Juan Guaido, leaving Nicolas Maduro firmly in power. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has stayed in power with support from Russia, Cuba, China, Turkey and Iran as his country’s economy has crumbled. Opposition politician Juan Guaido declared himself president three years ago and was backed by the West – but he is on the …

Venezuela opposition looks to overhaul ‘interim government’
2 years ago

Venezuela opposition looks to overhaul ‘interim government’

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Juan Guaidó has been the face of Venezuelans’ efforts to restore their democracy since he took to the streets to challenge the rule of President Nicolás Maduro in early 2019. Geoff Ramsey, a Venezuela analyst at the Washington Office on Latin America, said the proposal to reshape the interim government reflects efforts by the opposition to adapt …

Support for Venezuela’s opposition is dwindling at OAS
2 years, 3 months ago

Support for Venezuela’s opposition is dwindling at OAS

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Venezuela’s opposition suffered a rebuff Thursday as 19 members of the Organization of American States backed a proposal to remove its envoy from the regional forum for political and economic issues. More than half of the organization’s 35 members voted for the resolution and many others abstained, signaling a growing lack of support in the region for …

Joe Biden sidelines Venezuela's pro-democracy leader from Summit of the Americas
2 years, 7 months ago

Joe Biden sidelines Venezuela's pro-democracy leader from Summit of the Americas

The Hindu  

A little more than two years ago, Juan Guaidó was showered with bipartisan applause when President Donald Trump during his state of the union speech praised the Venezuelan opposition leader as a “very brave man" who carries on his shoulders the democratic hopes of an entire nation. But in a sign of how far his political fate has fallen, and …

Explained | What is happening in Venezuela?
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained | What is happening in Venezuela?

The Hindu  

The story so far: As nations across the globe track Venezuela for their oil requirements, the United Nations Human Rights Council said last week that the country would be put to scrutiny at the forum. “Member states should also call for Venezuela to ensure free and fair elections, and to implement recommendations issued by the Office of the High Commissioner …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro says he has agreed on an agenda for future talks with United States officials after meeting a delegation from Washington over the weekend, the first high-level discussions between the two countries in years. “Last Saturday night a delegation from the government of the United States of America arrived in Venezuela, I received it here at the …

Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuelan opposition faces fading enthusiasm

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emily Mayora's family once supported the opposition to Venezuelan President …

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The goal is to consider how to “incorporate not only the political parties that …

State win for Venezuela’s opposition masks deeper problems
2 years, 11 months ago

State win for Venezuela’s opposition masks deeper problems

Al Jazeera  

Despite a symbolic victory in Hugo Chavez’s home state, analysts say the opposition has few options left. On the home turf of the oil-rich country’s late leader, Hugo Chavez, opposition candidate Sergio Garrido late on Sunday defeated the governing socialist party’s Jorge Arreaza, who served as Venezuela’s vice president and foreign minister. Venezuela’s economy shrank by more than 75 percent …

UK government backs Guaido in Venezuela gold dispute
3 years, 5 months ago

UK government backs Guaido in Venezuela gold dispute

Al Jazeera  

Release of nearly $2bn Venezuelan gold held by Bank of England hinges on who London recognises as the country’s leader. The British government has sought to quash a bid by the Nicolas Maduro-backed Venezuelan central bank to repatriate nearly $1bn of its gold stored in London by reasserting its backing of opposition leader Juan Guaido. In an unequivocal statement, the …

Venezuela asks Spain to extradite leading opposition figure
3 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela asks Spain to extradite leading opposition figure

Associated Press  

MADRID — Venezuela has filed a request to get a prominent opposition activist extradited from Spain to complete the remaining 8 years of a 14-year prison sentence for instigating violence in antigovernment protests and other alleged crimes, The Associated Press learned Tuesday. Leopoldo López is a former Caracas-area mayor who has led some of the recent years’ biggest challenges to …

Venezuela opposition leader calls for dialogue with Maduro
3 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela opposition leader calls for dialogue with Maduro

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In offering to work with President Nicolás Maduro's administration toward a “National Salvation Agreement,” …

Venezuela’s Guaido, US top diplomat discuss ‘return to democracy’
3 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaido, US top diplomat discuss ‘return to democracy’

Al Jazeera  

US secretary of state spoke to Venezuela’s opposition leader, stressing the importance of a return to democracy. In his call with Guaido, Blinken “stressed the importance of a return to democracy in Venezuela through free and fair elections”, state department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. Former President Donald Trump recognised, Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate leader in January 2019 …

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the clock winding down on his term, U.S. President Donald Trump shielded tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants from deportation Tuesday night, rewarding Venezuelan exiles who have been among his most loyal supporters and who fear losing the same privileged access to the White House during the Biden administration. The last-minute reprieve — in sharp contrast …

Venezuela opposition claim big turnout in protest vote
4 years ago

Venezuela opposition claim big turnout in protest vote

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s opposition has concluded a “popular consultation” vote to repudiate President Nicolas Maduro’s government days after boycotting a congressional election they considered fraudulent. Blanca Marmol, a former supreme court magistrate who helped organise the opposition’s popular consultation, told a news conference, “This is, I want to emphasise, the last resource we have in the Constitution.” Organisers on Saturday reported incidents …

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly : 8:10 p.m. At the talks, Ghani said, “the Afghan people have a clear and urgent priority: a cease-fire.” He called on the 192 other members of the General Assembly to help achieve a “sovereign, united and democratic Afghanistan.” The Afghan president says that outcome would show “how our collective …

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó
4 years, 4 months ago

Venezuela opposition politician breaks with US-backed Guaidó

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — A popular opposition politician in Venezuela broke on Wednesday with U.S.-backed leader Juan Guaidó, whose coalition has vowed to boycott the crisis-torn nation’s upcoming congressional elections claiming they’re rigged. “If he’s going to take anything away from us, he’s going to have to do it by force, which only looks bad for him.” Capriles, 48, said he’s …

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions
4 years, 6 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday ordered the European Union’s ambassador to leave the country, hours after the bloc that’s pushing for a democratic transition hit several officials loyal to the socialist leader with sanctions. Maduro’s order, given in an address on state television, follows stiff financial measures imposed by the EU against 11 Venezuelans, including Luis …

Venezuela’s Maduro joins hands with Guaido in fight against virus
4 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro joins hands with Guaido in fight against virus

Al Jazeera  

President Maduro and his bitter rival Guaido agree to coordinate efforts to raise funds to help combat the pandemic. The one-page agreement was signed on June 1 between Health Minister Carlos Alvarado, Dr Julio Castro, who leads the National Assembly’s commission on the coronavirus, and the Pan American Health Organization, Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday. https://t.co/4QHmH34psf — Juan …

Guaido advisers quit following bungled Venezuela raid
4 years, 7 months ago

Guaido advisers quit following bungled Venezuela raid

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader Juan Guaido has denied any involvement in the attempte raid aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has accepted the resignation of a United States-based adviser Juan Rendon, his press team said on Monday, after Rendon acknowledged discussions with a US security firm to topple President Nicolas Maduro. Guaido thanked Rendon and another exiled legislator, …

Pompeo vows US support as he meets Venezuela’s Guaido in Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Pompeo vows US support as he meets Venezuela’s Guaido in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido has met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Colombia’s capital, as he tries to shore up international support amid a power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. “I would fully expect there will be further action that the US would take to continue to support President Guaido and the Venezuelan people,” Pompeo told journalists. …

What has changed for Venezuela, if Guaido brought none?
4 years, 11 months ago

What has changed for Venezuela, if Guaido brought none?

CNN  

CNN — What becomes of an agent for change who doesn’t change much? He was the star in his own meteoric tale, bolstered by the Trump administration and Venezuela’s neighbors: that he was the only legitimate leader of his country, and that Nicolas Maduro was done. Unless Trump thinks a revived campaign to oust Maduro may help his reelection chances …

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro

CNN  

London CNN — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has said that he would not engage in dialogue with Nicolas Maduro, despite the embattled president’s recent overture to sit down with his political rival. He added: “We are asking for something simple: fair, free presidential elections.” The US has been a big supporter of Guaido’s fight, applying its own pressure on …

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia

CNN  

CNN — Almost one year to the day after the United States recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as that country’s legitimate president, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo re-emphasized the US’ support in his first face-to-face meeting with Guaido. “For the Venezuelan people, I want you to know that your President is a great leader who wants to take your …

Venezuela’s Guaido defies travel ban, heads to Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaido defies travel ban, heads to Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader arrives in Bogota, where he is expected to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has defied a travel ban to head to Colombia, where he is expected to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as he seeks to boost support amid a power struggle with President Nicolas Maduro. Recognised as Venezuela’s …

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido takes new oath amid standoff
5 years ago

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido takes new oath amid standoff

Al Jazeera  

Amid a showdown for control of parliament, Guaido enters National Assembly after a tense standoff with security forces. Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido has again been sworn in as head of the opposition-controlled National Assembly amid a showdown for control of the parliament after his former opposition ally Luis Parra was sworn in as the rival congressional chief. After a …

Juan Guaido storms Venezuela’s National Assembly
5 years ago

Juan Guaido storms Venezuela’s National Assembly

CNN  

Caracas CNN — Venezuela’s political future remains murky, after a dramatic showdown today began with opposition lawmakers storming parliament, and ended with tear gas in the streets of Caracas. On Tuesday, opposition leader Juan Guaido was briefly blocked from entering Venezuela’s National Assembly building by soldiers in riot gear, before he and a number of fellow opposition lawmakers forced their …

Venezuela’s Guaido blocked from Congress in crucial vote
5 years ago

Venezuela’s Guaido blocked from Congress in crucial vote

Al Jazeera  

Troops blocked some opposition legislators from parliament as a vote on the new parliament speaker took place. “The decision only favours the current government of Nicolas Maduro, who obtains a break from the current political impasse, and only weakens further Guaido and his party,” he added. Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guaido, and two presidents in the National Assembly?” Venezuela and US …

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials
5 years ago

Southern Venezuela military facility raided, one soldier dead: officials

The Hindu  

Assailants raided a military facility in southern Venezuela early on Sunday morning, stealing weapons and killing one soldier, authorities said. Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez said six people had been arrested in connection with the attack in southern Bolivar state, near the border with Brazil. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza described the group as “mercenaries” based in Peru, describing the attack …

El Salvador expels Venezuelan diplomats
5 years, 2 months ago

El Salvador expels Venezuelan diplomats

Al Jazeera  

El Salvador‘s government has announced the expulsion of Venezuela’s diplomatic corps and given them 48 hours to leave the country. In a statement shared by President Nayib Bukele on Twitter on Sunday, the government explained the decision aimed to be coherent with previous declarations of Bukele where he has “repeatedly” not recognised the legitimacy of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. The …

Venezuela talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy
5 years, 5 months ago

Venezuela talks to resume this week: Opposition envoy

Al Jazeera  

Without offering detials, opposition envoy says talks between Guaido and Maduro representatives will resume this week. A diplomat who represents Venezuela‘s opposition leader in Washington, DC, said on Tuesday talks on ending the political impasse in the South American country will resume again this week. Carlos Vecchio, who represents opposition leader Juan Guaido, did not give a day or location …

Venezuela’s military defectors backed Guaido. Now they’re lost
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s military defectors backed Guaido. Now they’re lost

CNN  

Bogotá CNN — Fernando Díaz left his job, his family and his home to join a movement to bring down the government of Nicolás Maduro. Benjamin Rojas/picture alliance/Getty Image The loyalty of a country’s armed forces is often key to successful regime change, and defecting Venezuelan soldiers and police were warmly welcomed to what Guaidó described as “the right side …

Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó seeks Pentagon’s help
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó seeks Pentagon’s help

The Hindu  

Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó said on Saturday that he has asked his envoy to the United States to meet with Pentagon officials to “cooperate” on a solution to the South American country’s political crisis. with the Southern Command and its admiral to establish a direct relationship,” Mr. Guaidó said at a rally in Caracas on Saturday. “We have said …

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Guaidó promises to persevere despite crackdown

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is looking to jumpstart his movement to oust Nicolas Maduro in the wake of last week’s failed military uprising, promising to persevere in the face of a deepening crackdown. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Guaidó reiterated his willingness to consider inviting foreign troops to force Maduro from power, echoing …

Guaido says Maduro government is too afraid to arrest him
5 years, 8 months ago

Guaido says Maduro government is too afraid to arrest him

CNN  

Caracas, Venezuela CNN — Juan Guaido says he remains a free man because the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro is afraid of the consequences of arresting him. Guaido tweeted that the Maduro government had “kidnapped” the vice president of the opposition controlled National Assembly. The Maduro government accused Guaido, the National Assembly president, and several other opposition leaders of planning …

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó 'to ask the U.S. for help ousting Nicolás Maduro'
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó 'to ask the U.S. for help ousting Nicolás Maduro'

Daily Mail  

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó,, is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Friends of 14-year-old Venezuelan boy Yhoifer Hernandez cry at his funeral after he was killed during a protest against President …

Juan Guaidó calls for protests at military bases in Venezuela
5 years, 8 months ago

Juan Guaidó calls for protests at military bases in Venezuela

The Hindu  

Venezuelan Opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Thursday called for peaceful demonstrations at Army bases, days after a military uprising in support of his bid to oust President Nicolás Maduro fizzled out. The latest appeal came after Mr. Maduro called on the armed forces of the crisis-wracked nation to oppose “any coup plotter”. In a tweet, Mr. Guaidó asked supporters to …

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuela crisis: Top diplomats of Russia, US likely to meet on 6 May amid mounting civil unrest in South American country

Firstpost  

The development holds prominence as Russia and the US have taken diametrically opposed stands in Venezuela’s political crisis that was heightened after country’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a military uprising against President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday. Moscow: Amid mounting political and civil unrest in Venezuela, US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo is likely to meet Russian Foreign …

Venezuelans Take to Streets as Uprising Attempt Sputters
5 years, 8 months ago

Venezuelans Take to Streets as Uprising Attempt Sputters

The Quint  

Across town at the Carlota air base near where Guaidó made his plea a day earlier for a revolt, intense clashes raged between protesters and troops loyal to Maduro, making clear the standoff would drag on. There and elsewhere, state security forces launched tear gas and fired rubber bullets while bands of mostly young men armed with makeshift shields threw …

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