At least five arrested during workers' march to Miraflores

Lawyer Eduardo Torres confirmed the arrest of five citizens who participated in the march called to the Miraflores Palace

At least five arrested during workers' march to Miraflores

TL;DR

  • Five individuals were detained by the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) during a protest for better wages and working conditions.
  • Family members, union leaders, and student representatives are calling for the detainees' immediate release.
  • Human rights organizations like Un Mundo Sin Mordaza have denounced the arbitrary detentions as a violation of human rights.
  • The protest aimed to march to the Miraflores Palace to demand salary improvements.
  • Police reportedly used frozen bottles against protesters, with one hitting an activist and another injuring a demonstrator.
  • The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) reported aggressions against at least 10 journalists covering the march, including beatings and theft.