Venezuela investigates security forces amid unrest

(Vatican Radio) Venezuelan Authorities confirm they are investigating members of the Security Forces who are accused of overstepping the mark, during the five weeks of nationwide unrest.

Venezuela's Attorney General Luisa Ortega Diaz, has confirmed that Prosecutors are investigating 60 cases of alleged human rights abuses by security forces, and that so far 15 individuals have been arrested. Attorney General Ortega has pledged that where cases are proved, there will be consequences. But she has also pointed out that the overall unrest is part of an undermining and carefully planned international attack on Venezuela.

President Nicolas Maduro stresses that what is happening is a fascist orchestrated coup. Opposition leaders point to 56 percent annual inflation, crumbling infrastructure, increasing shortages of basic commodities and spiralling lawlessness.

Main opposition leader and ex-opponent in the Presidential Election Henrique Capriles, has agreed to meet Maduro, but this has yet to be scheduled. Meanwhile the situation continues to deteriorate.

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