VIDEO: Unrest in Venezuela Results in Injuries and Arrests
On July 30, following the announcement of presidential election results, where current leader Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, unrest began in Caracas, Venezuela. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to the country's Defense Minister Vladimir López, 23 military personnel have been injured, some with gunshot wounds, due to clashes between police and protesters. A total of 749 individuals have been arrested, including those accused of hate speech and even terrorism, said the country's Attorney General.
Maduro stated that the attempted coup that the country is experiencing was premeditated, and that the unrest following the election has been financed by “Colombian drug trafficking, Elon Musk, and the U.S. government.”
“We have captured the criminals; they are guilty and confess, but we will pursue everyone, and I need the people’s help and support to achieve this,” Maduro said. He also called on his supporters to attend the