Breaking: Two Sistema musicians are murdered in Venezuela
mainState-sponsored violence has struck at the heart of the music project.
Carlos Hernandez, 13, was killed by a criminal gang in the town of Cantaura, Anzoátegui state, while Jimbert Hernandez, 15, was caught in a shootout in the parish of La Vega.
Both played in El Sistema youth orchestras. Details here.
How long before he speaks out?
A correspondent adds: Very often, after 10-12 hrs rehearsing until late at night, El Sistema players return home without any protection. Most often on the very dangerous public transport. Months ago, a key ES musician, told us that MANY of them had been kidnapped, but it was kept quiet. ES paid the ransoms.
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