Life in the crossfire of Venezuela's slumsThe neighborhood of Cota 905 in Caracas shares a name with the gang that runs it with impunityCARACAS - A Venezuelan soldier takes cover behind an armored vehicle. The scene played out this month in the slum of Cota 905, which shares a name with the gang that runs it with impunity. In the early morning hours, shots rang out and members of the Cota 905 gang took to the streets ordering inhabitants to stay at home and cautioning police not to enter. Then, the police surrounded four of the slums, including Cota 905. Caracas slum residents have long been left to their own devices.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2021 04:41 UTC