Venezuela has accused the United States of "gross interference", and there are 29 dead and nearly 500 detainees

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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorga Arreaza denounced the "blatant interference" by the United States in Venezuela's internal affairs and criticized Washington's support for the "coup d'etat" 39, self-proclamation of Juan Guaidó to the presidency of the Caribbean country.

Arreaza badured that the United States was in charge of the coup d'etat, supported by the "satellite countries". "Where is the law?", Is interviewed the Venezuelan leader before recalling Washington's involvement in many coups in Latin America.

Germany, Spain and France invite Maduro to call elections in eight days

With regard to Europe 's position of condemning Maduro and supporting Juan Guaidó and his ultimatum for the announcement of the elections in the coming eight days, Arreaza criticized the fact that "l & # 39; Europe is lagging behind the United States, childish attitude, dedicate yourself to your business, "he argued.

On Wednesday, January 23, Guaidó declared Venezuela's president illegitimate by considering Maduro's new six-year term on January 10 as the country's next constitutional authority. Guaidó has been recognized by the United States, Colombia and Brazil, among other countries.

At least 29 dead

At least 29 people died during protests in Venezuela after opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaidó declared himself "president in charge" of the country of Latin America. , according to the latest report confirmed Saturday by the Venezuelan Observatory of Social Conflict.

According to the balance, the deceased are distributed as follows: nine in the capital district, five in Bolívar, three in Portuguesa, three in Barinas, three in Táchira, two in Amazonas, two in Monagas, one in Yaracuy and one in Sugar.

The previous balance set the number of deaths out of 26, according to the same observatory.

According to the Observatory, all victims would be injured by a firearm.

In addition, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is aware of dozens of injuries, a number still under verification; and that at least 364 people have been arrested since protests began, according to its executive secretary, Paulo Abrao.

Similarly, a dozen journalists were victims of attacks, badaults and equipment requisitions when covering mbad protests, according to Mr Abrao.

Nearly 500 detainees

At least 495 people have been arrested during protests in Venezuela since the beginning of this week and peaked on Wednesday, when opposition National President Juan Guaidó was arrested. is declared "president in charge" of the country, according to the communique. Director of the non-governmental organization Foro Penal, Alfredo Romero.

"Today, we continue to help hundreds of detainees at demonstrations all over the country.The Criminal Forum has registered 495 detainees since January 21. Only on January 23, they were 433 and are still being held. in poor areas, "he said. in your Twitter account.

Until now, it has been confirmed that at least 29 people have died during protests in Venezuela, according to the latest badessment confirmed this Saturday by the Venezuelan Observatory of Social Conflict.