Venezuela: Violent crackdown as protests erupt over disputed election

At least one person died on Monday in Venezuela as security forces tried to break up protests triggered by Nicolás Maduro’s disputed election win. Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters challenging the victory, which was claimed by the president but disputed by the opposition and questioned by many other countries. Forty-six were arrested in post-election demonstrations with reports of one fatality in north-west Yaracuy state, Alfredo Romero, the head of a rights group called Foro Penal which specialises in political prisoner issues, said on X. In Caracas, the capital, members of the national guard fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, with some wearing motorbike helmets and bandannas tied over their faces for protection. Some responded by throwing rocks back. Read more here: #venezuela #protest #election