Wednesday, June 21, 2017

“St. Lucia clearly sides with democracy” – PM speaks on Venezuela situation


Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has raised concern over the unrest in Venezuela and has called for an end to the conflict there.He believes it poses a security threat to Saint Lucia and other southern states. Venezuela has been in turmoil for months with constant violent protests mainly from opposition forces which are against the Nicolas Maduro regime. The strife stems mainly from economic hardship and a March ruling by the country’s Supreme Court which placed itself at the helm of the opposition-controlled National Assembly. The decision, according to the opposition, is a ploy by government to undermine the separation of powers and advance closer to absolute dictatorship. More…

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