Venezuela's opposition, non-government organisations and
international bodies have accused the government of using military courts
against its critics. The courts have detained at least 50 protesters, according
to a local human rights organisation. The secretary general of the Organisation
of American States (OAS) likened the country to a dictatorship. Government
officials have not confirmed the arrests or the military processing of civilian
suspects. Meanwhile, official figures show there has been a sharp rise in
infant mortality and maternal death rates in the country as its economic crisis
continues. More…
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