Armed militias deployed in Venezuela as regime attempts to impose authority
by María de los Ángeles Graterol in Caracas and Ror from World news | The Guardian on (#72MJ3)
Paramilitary groups known as colectivos patrol streets with assault rifles, stop and search cars and people's phones
Venezuela's rulers have deployed armed militias to patrol streets, operate checkpoints and check people's phones in a crackdown to consolidate authority after the US attack on Caracas.
Paramilitary groups known as colectivos criss-crossed the capital with motorbikes and assault rifles on Tuesday in a show of force to stifle any dissent or perception of a power vacuum.
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