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Soldier filmed wrestling journalist to ground in Paraguay
Reporters were asking about army's evictions, union claims
Zoe Tidman
15 hours ago
A soldier has been caught on camera physically fighting a journalist in Paraguay.
One reporter, named as Marciano Candia, is thrown to the ground after an army member appears to grab him by the neck, the video – which has been broadcast on national news – shows.
The soldier then turns to wrestle another person in casual clothes, before taking a swipe at the camera.
Mr Candia and other journalists were on a military site to cover an alleged eviction, according to Paraguay’s Union for Journalists (SPP).
Other soldiers stand nearby, holding onto their guns and watching while Mr Candia is tackled to the floor.
More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/soldier-fight-journalist-paraguay-video-marciano-candia-eviction-a9262611.html
