Latin America & Caribbean
In photos: The peaceful struggle of Venezuelan violinist Wuilly Arteaga, released Tuesday
On the streets armed only with his violin, Wuilly Arteaga was a regular at mass protests against the government of Nicolás Maduro. Authorities smashed the violin he used to play the national anthem and he was hit with birdshot in the face. He was arrested July 27 and held 19 days. Here is a pictorial tribute.
Portait of Wuilly Arteaga
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The violinist was injured in the month of July when receiving the impact of a shot in the face while playing in the mobilization. (May 27, 2017)
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Wuilly Arteaga confronts the ranks of the National Guard on the streets of Caracas.
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Relatives of Arteaga reported that after his incarceration July 27, authorities gave him none of the food or the clothes they sent him. (photo taken May 24, 2017)
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A group of young demonstrators sing the national anthem accompanied by the music of the violinist Wuilly Arteaga (July 19, 2017).
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Wuilly Arteaga singing with his girlfriend, clarinetist Hazel Pinto at a free concert, June 4 2017.
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Wuilly Arteaga performing for Univision News in Miami, June 20, 2017
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Wuilly Arteaga visiting Univision News in Miami, with Eulimar Nunez (l) and David Maris (r)
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Wuilly Arteaga makes appearance on Al Punto with Jorge Ramos
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Arteaga became a symbol of the protests, his message message of peace has spread throughout the world. Previously the young artist had suffered attacks from the police and his violin had been destroyed. (May 24, 2017)
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Wuilly Arteaga protesting with his violin, protected only by goggles to shield his eyes fom tear gas. (May 18, 2017)
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The violinist was arrested by officials of the Bolivarian National Guard on July 27, according to Alfredo Romero, director of the Venezuelan Criminal Forum. His family started a campaign to demand his release. (May 24, 2017)
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Wuilly Arteaga was injured in a protest in July and then held 19 days in jail. He was released Aug 15.
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During more than four months of protests against Maduro, violinist Wuilly Arteaga, 23, has taken to the streets to play for his compatriots accompanied by his girlfriend the clarinetist Hazel Pinto. (May 24, 2017)
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