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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVenezuela Motorcylce Gang Videos Show Terror And Violence In Support Of Maduro
Source: The Huffington Post
Videos of armed motorcycle gangs attacking protesters have emerged from Venezuela with increasing frequency in recent weeks despite a "media blackout" by the regime in control. A brutal government crackdown on protests has already left at least 15 dead, and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stands accused not only of punishing those who rally against him, but also of turning a blind eye toward intimidation and violence by pro-government vigilantes.
The first casualties in the ongoing unrest came at a Feb. 12 rally in the capital city of Caracas, when government supporters on motorcycles opened fire on crowds, inciting panic and leaving three dead, as reported by the Associated Press.
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/venezuela-motorcycle-gangs-vidoes-colectivos_n_4855640.html
GeorgeGist
(25,319 posts)snooper2
(30,151 posts)I called this earlier
lol
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4579722
warrprayer
(4,734 posts)I ATE the pie!
seveneyes
(4,631 posts)Or they just enjoy killing and harming people in their glorious leaders name. Not a policeman to be seen in any of these terror attacks. What better way to help the poor than to drag the middle down to them for a shakedown and beating.
With the amount of corruption, they may never get rid of their dictators.