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On the recordFebruary 27, 2014
Rather than allow the space and freedom for peaceful demonstration, President Maduro has instead utilized oppressive Cuban tactics in silencing the media, detaining antigovernment demonstrators, and arresting opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez.
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Albio Sires
Democratic · New Jersey

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Sires criticizes Maduro's oppressive tactics against demonstrators in Venezuela.

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