Amid ongoing anti-government
demonstrations in Venezuela, apparent claims of torture have been made by the
jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez. In a video posted to social media
sites by the politician’s wife, Lopez is heard yelling from inside a military
prison that he is being tortured. He pleads with his wife to pass on the
information about his treatment. There has been growing pressure on President
Nicolas Maduro after months of demonstrations calling for new elections to end
18 years of Socialist rule. At least 75 people have died in clashes since
April. More…
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