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Man set afire during Venezuela protest as death toll rises

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AP Caracas
Last Updated : May 22 2017 | 9:22 PM IST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is accusing protesters of setting fire to a government supporter, saying what he calls "Nazi-fascist" elements are take root inside the opposition's ranks.
Maduro today said that 21-year-old Orlando Zaragoza suffered burns to almost all his body when he was doused with gasoline and set on fire at a protest in Caracas a day earlier.
Videos circulating on social media show a man covered in flames fleeing a small mob. The incident is under investigation.
Also on Saturday, a 23-year-old was killed with gunshot wounds to the chest during a protest in western Venezuela. His death brings to at least 48 the number of people killed since anti-government unrest began two months ago.

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First Published: May 22 2017 | 9:22 PM IST

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