CARACAS – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is telling the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that social protest and freedom of expression are "fundamental values" in any democratic society.
The human rights body of the Organization of American States says repression of demonstrations through excessive use of force may be a grave violation to fundamental rights.
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The commission said in a press release that the Venezuelan crisis has deteriorated since Maduro took office on Jan. 10 for a second six year-term.
The Venezuelan opposition is holding street demonstrations Wednesday in multiple cities throughout the country.