Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has called for a heavy-handed approach to dealing with protests following his controversial reelection in July. The protests, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people, erupted after critics dismissed the election as fraudulent.
Maduro, who has been condemned both domestically and internationally for his reelection, urged for “severe justice” to be carried out against those responsible for the violence. He has placed blame on the opposition, which claims that their candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, actually won the election by a significant margin.
The political turmoil in Venezuela has only deepened in recent weeks, with tensions running high between the government and opposition supporters. The calls for an “iron fist” approach from Maduro have raised concerns about potential human rights abuses and further violence in the country.
As the situation in Venezuela continues to escalate, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. It remains to be seen how Maduro’s government will respond to the ongoing protests and growing unrest within the country.
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