Controversy over Nazi-themed birthday party in Venezuela

The birthday was celebrated on Sunday, October 16, at a venue in Las Mercedes.

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The birthday was celebrated on Sunday October 16 at a venue in Las Mercedes.

The country’s prosecutor opened an investigation into the events, which were recorded in the city of Caracas.

The Venezuelan Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation against a man who held a birthday party in a Caracas restaurant in which Nazi symbols were displayed, Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported Tuesday.

A prosecutor specializing in human rights was appointed to open an investigation and “punish the author of apology for Nazism,” Saab said on Twitter.

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The man “appeared in a public place (…) with food, clothing and utensils alluding to Hitleroffending the Jewish community and those present in general,” the prosecutor added.

Several attendees took pictures of the honoree performing the Nazi salute during the celebration, as well as Photographs of the birthday cake were uploaded to social networks: red and with a swastika.

The birthday was celebrated on Sunday, October 16 at a venue in Las Mercedesa very popular area of Caracas for its gastronomic offer and night spots.
The restaurant issued a statement in which it wanted to disassociate itself from the events.

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“As a company, we repudiate all demonstrations that incite hatred (…) it is important to clarify that We were not aware of a celebration with this theme within our facilities“, indicates part of the text shared in their Instagram stories.

Once they found out,proceeded to remove all content immediately“. “Nazism, like fascism, are flaws of the past 20th century that left infamous consequences on humanity which still persist,” Saab stressed, who did not specify the sanctions that will be applied.