But the rag used to light the Molotov cocktail separates from the bottle, flying toward the aid truck instead. Yet the claim that Maduro burned medicine has persisted. Instead, Maduro’s security forces, along with government-aligned gangs, attacked protesters, who came armed with rocks and Molotov cocktails. One of the aid trucks burned in the melee, igniting the bitter war of words over who was responsible. Arellano also said Maduro’s security forces had burned the shipment, with his forces throwing tear gas canisters that exploded on the vehicle.

Source: National Post March 11, 2019 16:41 UTC