Venezuela: Killing of opposition politician sparks fears of spiralling violence
| Publisher | Amnesty International |
| Publication Date | 26 November 2015 |
| Cite as | Amnesty International, Venezuela: Killing of opposition politician sparks fears of spiralling violence, 26 November 2015, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/565824474.html [accessed 19 May 2023] |
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Venezuela must urgently investigate the killing of an opposition politician or risk further political violence in the country ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, said Amnesty International.
"The killing of Luis Manuel Díaz provides a terrifying view of the state of human rights in Venezuela. Unless authorities are decisive in investigating this tragedy and bringing those responsible to justice, the door will be wide open to more violence," said Marcos Gómez, Director at Amnesty International Venezuela.
Luis Manuel Díaz, leader of the Democratic Action party in Guarico in Central Venezuela was shot dead during a public meeting.
Opposition candidates and human rights activists have reported other attacks and intimidation during the electoral campaign.
Parliamentary elections will be held on 6 December.
