Venezuela to Tap Military to Fight Crime

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http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/venezuela-tap-military-fight-crime-19112978

Text Size- / +CARACAS, Venezuela May 5, 2013 (AP)

Venezuela's top security official announced Sunday the government of President Nicolas Maduro will use the military to fight rampant violent crime, raising concerns among activists who warned the initiative could lead to human rights violations.

Justice Minister Miguel Rodriguez said personnel from the army, navy and air force will join National Guard troops as part of a forthcoming anti-crime initiative.

Rodriguez did not provide details of the plan during an interview broadcast on state television, but he said tapping the military would give the government "potential that we can use to quickly reduce the crime rate."

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"Rafael Uzcategui, an activist with the local human rights group Provea, warned against using the armed forces to fight crime because military personnel are not trained for such duties.

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