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July 31, 2017

Cardinal says Venezuela must take blame for 10 election-related deaths

A group of demonstrators tries to help 22 year-old David Jose Vallenilla after he was shot by a Venezuelan military police sergeant June 22 in Caracas. Vallenilla later died from his wounds, bringing to 76 the total number of people killed in the protests.

CARACAS, Venezuela – Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino said the nation's government must take the blame for at least 10 deaths related to a controversial election.

Published in International
July 31, 2017

Upcoming referendum will only worsen crisis, Venezuelan bishops say

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivers a speech in Caracas during the closing campaign ceremony for the July 27 Constituent Assembly election. The banner reads "Power".

VATICAN CITY – Days before a referendum to elect a constituent assembly to rewrite Venezuela's constitution, leaders of the country's bishops' conference said the referendum is illegal and will only increase the suffering of the people.

Published in International