Bloody clashes in Caracas, more protests expected today (May 1, 2019)
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Venezuela's protracted leadership crisis descended into physical confrontations between government loyal armed-forces and anti-government protesters, backed by rebellious security forces yesterday. Ultimately, as of yesterday evening, neither was able to declare victory. Though both sides insisted they have military backing, there was no mass military defection yesterday. At least one person died in clashes yesterday, and dozens were wounded by rubber bullets, tear gas and live ammunition around the country.
Bloody clashes in Caracas, more protests expected today (May 1, 2019)
Bloody clashes in Caracas, more protests…
Bloody clashes in Caracas, more protests expected today (May 1, 2019)
Venezuela's protracted leadership crisis descended into physical confrontations between government loyal armed-forces and anti-government protesters, backed by rebellious security forces yesterday. Ultimately, as of yesterday evening, neither was able to declare victory. Though both sides insisted they have military backing, there was no mass military defection yesterday. At least one person died in clashes yesterday, and dozens were wounded by rubber bullets, tear gas and live ammunition around the country.