Mexico Joins Latin American Nations to Denounce Venezuelan Violence Against Civilians The Wire
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Venezuela National Guard Run Over Protesters (Wall Street Journal)

Eight Latin American nations denounced Venezuelan authorities’ “excessive use of force” against civilian protesters, Mexico’s foreign ministry said after the death toll from anti-government unrest in Venezuela rose to 36.

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Paraguay  condemned the increase in violence in the oil-producing nation and urged the Venezuelan government to respect the human rights of its citizens.

“We condemn the excessive use of force by Venezuelan authorities against civilians who are protesting government measures that affect democratic stability and cause the loss of human life,” the countries said, according to a statement from the Mexican government.

Costa Rica said it had recalled its highest-level diplomat in Venezuela, charge d’affaires Ana Patricia Villalobos, for consultations.

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Related: Mexico 'Seriously Worried' By Venezuela's Plan for New Constitution (Reuters)

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