As Venezuela Protests Continue, Florida Politicians Demand Response

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Published February 25, 2014 at 12:06 PM EST

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Demonstrators wear Guy Fawkes masks as they protest against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on February 24, 2014. At least 14 people have been killed and 140 others injured in protests nationwide. (Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images)

Venezuela’s capital city Caracas remains tense today following two weeks of anti-government protests in which at least 15 people have been killed.

In Florida, what to do about the unrest in Venezuela has become the top foreign policy issue for politicians.

South Florida is home to the largest population of Venezuelans outside of their home country. Democrats and Republicans alike are demanding more action from the Obama administration.

Patricia Mazzei of the Miami Herald has been covering the story and joins Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti with details.

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Patricia Mazzei, staff writer for the Miami Herald. She tweets @PatriciaMazzei.