Venezuela Motorcylce Gang Videos Show Terror And Violence In Support Of Maduro

[Bacchus4.0]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/venezuela-motorcycle-gangs-vidoes-colectivos_n_4855640.html



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.

Born out of Venezuela's urban guerrilla warfare in the 1960s, "Colectivos" re-emerged under late President Hugo Chavez as ideological henchmen. According to Reuters, the socialist paramilitary groups run community services, including bookstores, summer camps and pensioner coffee mornings. But they have recently been blamed for the spike in violence.
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Maduro, Chavez’s protégé and successor, relishes the support. According to Human Rights Watch, his government continues to promote the armed gangs. On Monday, as protesters barricaded the capital, Maduro brought thousands of bikers to a pro-government rally and thanked them for their continued help against the protests, USA Today reported.



posted in LBN but locked so reposted here. chavista paramilitaries run amok.

[Common Sense Party]

1. May I anticipate the replies?

1. What do you mean?
2. What is your point?
3. Why are you against summer camps for kids and coffee for pensioners?
4. Why are you for the rich oligarchs?
5. Why do you hate the poor?
6. The colectivos are good for the environment because of their low carbon footprint.
7. Where's your proof?


Did I leave any out?

[Bacchus4.0]

2. very good, n/t

[mecherosegarden]

3. Yes, the one I've received the most: Photoshopped ! N/T

N/T

[joshcryer]

4. You forgot snide insinuations that we're all fascists.