Since the beginning of the year, over 2.000 people have been arrested in Venezuela

The Foro Penal organization stated that 339 people, civilians and soldiers, have been detained since the failed uprising, of which more than 80 are still in custody.
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From the protest in Venezuela, Photo: Martin Mejia/AP
From the protest in Venezuela, Photo: Martin Mejia/AP
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More than 2.000 people have been detained since the beginning of the year in Venezuela for political reasons, and most of them are demonstrators from the protest against President Nicolas Maduro, announced today the non-governmental organization (NGO) Foro Penal, which deals with the protection of political prisoners.

"From January 1 to May 2019, 2.014 people were detained, and most of them are protesters," said the NGO, adding that more than 800 are still in detention, including soldiers.

Protests against Maduro have become more frequent since opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president of Venezuela on January 23. Guaido has the support of about 50 countries, including the US.

Last Sunday, the leader of the opposition called for a military uprising, which failed, and in the meantime, protests were held during which there were clashes with the police.

The organization Foro Penal stated that 339 people, civilians and soldiers, have been detained since the failed rebellion, of which more than 80 are still in custody.

The Prosecutor's Office of Venezuela, for its part, announced yesterday that 223 people were detained after Guaido's call for rebellion and added that five people died during last week's two-day protests.

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