EVTV. Foro Penal confirmed the detention of a youth leader during a salary protest

Foro Penal confirmed the detention of a youth leader during a salary protest

EVTV. Foro Penal confirmed the detention of a youth leader during a salary protest

TL;DR

  • Foro Penal confirmed the arbitrary detention of Ort Betancourt, a youth leader of Primero Justicia.
  • Betancourt was detained during demonstrations in Caracas demanding a dignified salary.
  • The Bolivarian National Police dispersed protesters with pepper spray.
  • Union leader José Patines denounced that officials beat protesters and requested US intervention.