An attempted lynching by opposition supporters in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela. | Photo: @TarekWiliamSaab
There have been an estimated 30 similar cases reported between April and May.
Venezuela's Ombudsman Tarek William Saab reported on his Twitter account that Venezuelan authorities have verified an attempted lynching outside the "Los Verdes" residence in the El Paraiso neighborhood of Caracas Saturday. Saab denounced that those "who committed this hate crime did so with the greatest impunity and in broad daylight.
"The official received news Saturday afternoon when former mayor and police chief, Freddy Bernal called to inform him about the hate crime. Read the rest @ teleSUR English