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Venezuela National Assembly stormed by Maduro supporters
Source: BBC
Venezuela National Assembly stormed by Maduro supporters
5 July 2017 Latin America & Caribbean
Dozens of government supporters have burst into Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, injuring several lawmakers and journalists.
Witnesses said the fracas came after an assembly session to mark the country's Independence Day.
The intruders brandished sticks and set off fireworks in the capitol building's gardens, AFP reported.
Footage from the scene showed two opposition lawmakers with blood running down their faces.
Pro-opposition Venezuelan website La Patilla reported that several deputies had been attacked by a mob at the building in the capital, Caracas.
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5 July 2017 Latin America & Caribbean
Dozens of government supporters have burst into Venezuela's opposition-controlled National Assembly, injuring several lawmakers and journalists.
Witnesses said the fracas came after an assembly session to mark the country's Independence Day.
The intruders brandished sticks and set off fireworks in the capitol building's gardens, AFP reported.
Footage from the scene showed two opposition lawmakers with blood running down their faces.
Pro-opposition Venezuelan website La Patilla reported that several deputies had been attacked by a mob at the building in the capital, Caracas.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-40509498
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