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Venezuela: Increase in infant and maternal death rates

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bbc.com reported there has been a sharp rise in infant mortality and maternal death rates in Venezuela.
In the first figures released for two years, the Health Ministry said the number of women dying in childbirth was up by 65%, while child deaths were up 30%.

There has also been a jump in illnesses such as malaria and diphtheria.

The figures reflect the country’s deep economic crisis which the opposition says the government has mismanaged.

President Nicolas Maduro says the health crisis is caused by medicines being hoarded to encourage a coup against him. Read Article

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Venezuela to close border with Colombia to combat smuggling

infobae.com reported the Government of Nicolás Maduro informed that controls will be strengthened during the night to prevent the entry of products such as gasoline or food. “Starting from this Monday will be a scheduled closing” “Starting from this Monday will be a scheduled closing of the border with Colombia, between the 10:00 pm and […]

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Ojeda Venezuela Military Action Against Citizens (Video)

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Táchira Venezuela: Life out of Control (Video)

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Venezuela: People’s Guard Disrespects Elderly (PHOTO)

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Tachira Venezuela moves paratroopers in on reports of paramilitary missions from Colombia

Globalpost.com reported that the Venezuelan government ordered paratroopers Thursday to a border city where growing student protests began over two weeks ago, with President Nicolas Maduro angrily rejecting US calls for dialogue. The nationwide demonstrations, led by students and the opposition, have left at least four people dead and dozens hurt in the biggest challenge […]

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San Cristóbal Venezuela: Video of Military vehicles driving through burning streets

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Venezuela opposition leader in court over criminal charges (Video)

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News Blackout Venezuela (Video)

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Venezuela: Maduro claims will not step down (video)

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Venezuela: US consular officials expelled as protests continue (Video)

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Venezuela, protests growing (Video)

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Venezuela: Protesters march to media regulator’s office (Video)

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Venezuela Conflict 2014 (Video)

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