Socialist hardliners in Venezuela opened fire during a march headed by Juan Guaidó, injuring a 16-year-old demonstrator.
In this photo released by the Juan Guaido's Press Office, an unidentified man aims a gun at a crowd as opposition leader Juan Guaido, center right in light blue shirt, meets with supporters during a rally in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.
The confusing incident Saturday in the central city of Barquisimeto is believed to be the first time pro-government vigilantes known as colectivos have aimed a weapon at Guaidó, who the U.S. and more than 50 other countries recognize as's rightful leader following Maduro's re-election in 2018 in a race the opposition says was marred by irregularities.
But later, as the crowd swelled, a 16-year-old demonstrator was shot in the leg and several others were roughed up as the colectivos harassed participants. “They won’t be able to stop an entire country that is starving and that understands the only way to progress is through democracy and liberty,” said Antequera, who visited the boy in the hospital.
“This is a tactic by the government to use violence by colectivos to intimidate its opponents,” said Pantoulas. “Every day the colectivos are feeling stronger inside the Maduro government. One day, the situation could easily get out of hand and lead to bloodshed.”
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