"After I shot him, the police did everything to take the high school. Obviously, the police wanted to hide the evidence."
In Venezuela, the investigation continues into the death of a high school student on Tuesday. This happened in San Cristobal, in the west of the country.
The teenager, Clivert Roa, participating in a student demonstration. He was wounded in the head by a projectile fired by a policeman. He died during his transfer to the hospital.
The alleged shooting was arrested. He said he used rubber bullets.
Glenda Lugo witnessed the scene. She explained that she wanted to rescue the teenager who was injured, but police stopped him. "After I shot him, she said, the police did everything to take the high school. Obviously, the police wanted to hide the evidence. "
San Cristobal was the epicenter of the before expanding to several other major cities.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro responded early Tuesday evening. "I condemn the murder, he said. I was in Trinidad when it happened. I immediately ordered an investigation. Those responsible for this tragedy are now in custody. "
Not sure the president's enough to calm the protesters. Tensions in Venezuela are vivid. First because of the economic difficulties the people face.
Political tensions also. The authorities are convinced that a coup is in preparation. Hence a campaign of intimidation against the opposition, which led in particular by last week.
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