Venezuelan Dictatorship Turns to Chile As It Runs Out Of Anti-Riot Gear to Quash Protests

After more than 60 days of protests, President Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship is running out of supplies to repress the opposition. Local media is reporting that the regime has become desperate to acquire anti-riot gear and tear gas, and their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Journalist Nelson Bocaranda said Maduro and his ministers of Interior and Defense have tried to buy tear gas from companies in China and Brazil but that, due to debt, they have been unable to complete a deal. More…