Death toll in Venezuela protests up to 36 with police death

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AP Caracas
Last Updated : May 04 2017 | 10:13 PM IST
A police officer has died after being shot during the latest round of nationwide anti-government protests in Venezuela.
The death of the 38 year-old officer in the central state of Carabobo means three dozen people have now died in the month of protests. Hundreds also have been wounded no small matter in a country with crippling medical shortages.
The Public Ministry says the officer died in clashes Wednesday. A 17 year-old protester also was killed in Caracas. Students were preparing for more marches today Protesters are demanding immediate presidential elections.
President Nicolas Maduro accuses the opposition of attempting a coup, and has responded with an initiative to rewrite the constitution.

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First Published: May 04 2017 | 10:13 PM IST

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