Eight Latin American nations, including
Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, have collectively denounced Venezuela's
"excessive use of force" against civilian protesters after the death
toll from anti-government unrest in the country rose to 36. The group of
nations, also including Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Paraguay,
condemned the increase in violence in the oil-producing country and urged its
government to respect the human rights of its citizens. "We condemn the
excessive use of force by Venezuelan authorities against civilians who are protesting
government measures that affect democratic stability and cause the loss of
human life," the countries said, according to a statement from the Mexican
government. More…
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