Venezuela National Assembly stormed by Maduro supporters

[Eugene]

Last edited Sat Jul 22, 2017, 02:11 PM - Edit history (1)

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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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-40509498

[GatoGordo]

1. They didn't "burst" in

They were invited in by Maduro, and allowed entrance by Chavista security sworn to protect the AN. The same security that prevents protesters from getting within blocks of other government buildings.

[Bacchus4.0]

2. Violent chavista scum nt

[GatoGordo]

3. Where are the GNB? They won't let civilians get within 5 blocks of the CNE

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article159853809.html

Yet "colectivos" can waltz into the AN and beat up Venezuelan elected?

[Kalashamon]

4. It lasted for 8 hours

I think 5 lawmakers were hospitalized, one with brain concussion.