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Venezuelan Protesters Clash with Police at Rally for Political Prisoners
Protesters in Venezuela clashed with police during a rally for political prisoners. The demonstration followed the death of Carmen Navas, mother of a political prisoner, ten days after she learned her son had died in custody.
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Protesters in Venezuela clashed with police at a rally for political prisoners. The demonstration took place after Carmen Navas, the mother of a political prisoner, died ten days after learning her missing son had died in custody.
Background on the Protest Protests began following the death of Carmen Navas.
She had learned of her son's death in custody shortly before her own passing. The rally focused on political prisoners and drew police response that led to clashes with demonstrators.
Police and protesters came into conflict during the event. No further details on injuries or arrests were reported in the coverage. The incident occurred on 18 May 2026.
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