Venezuela is on the brink of turning into a bloodbath according to the Organization of American States (OAS) chief as an anti-government protester was burned alive in riots.

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro issued the stark warning in his latest report, which highlights the plight of the country's citizens amid ongoing political tensions that have resulted in around 100 deaths.

President Nicholas Maduro has been accused of trying to become a dictator in his quest of changing Venezuela's constitution.

It comes as grim details have been brought to light of one demonstrator who was stoned and set on fire in the city of Lecheria, in the northern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui.

A man walks by wearing a mask as the victim identified as Hector Anuel lies dead in the street

The body of the man named online as Hector Anuel, who was set on fire and stoned

Opposition protesters face members of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) during a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela, July 18, 2017

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (centre) speaks with his ministers during meeting in Caracas on July 17, 2017

Opposition protesters block a road by burning tires during a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela on July 18, 2017

In his report, Mr Almagro said: 'The actions taken by the security forces under the direction of this regime are a deliberate and systematic attack on the lives and the security of the Venezuelan people.

'They are profiting off the starvation of their population. The violence is getting worse and the actions by the security apparatus are escalating.

'The fear that is on everyone’s mind, but we are too afraid to speak out loud, is our fear that this will escalate into a bloodbath.

'The one thing that is clear is that this regime has no regard for the human rights of its people, or the lives of its citizens.'

A video was taken of the aftermath of one citizen killed in the brutal uprising.

The young protester, named online as Hector Anuel, was set upon by an opposition group in the city of Lecheria during violent clashes which have been going on since April.

The incident brings the current number of fatalities to 96 and the Venezuelan Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) has confirmed it is currently investigating the death.

Tires set alight as more protests in Caracas resulted in the closure of several roads as opposition protesters demonstrated against the National Constituent Assembly convened by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

A truck set ablaze by opposition activists blocking an avenue during a protest burns in Caracas, on July 18, 2017

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) riding motorcycles chase a group of opposition protesters during a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela

OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro issued the stark warning that Venezuela would be turned into a bloodbath in his latest report

Demonstrators carrying shields walk to take positions during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela, July 18

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) face a group of opposition protesters during a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela

As a result of the clashes, Brazil and Colombia have started to feel the impact as the ripple effect spreads across the borders.

Human Rights Watch reports that as of May 2017, tens of thousands of Venezuelans have fled across the border into Brazil to seek protection, work and medical care.

'Hospitals near the border are overflowing with Venezuelan emergency care patients and the backlog of asylum claims is in the thousands, putting a strain on Brazilian support systems,' said Mr Almagro.

He said Brazil has received 8,231 asylum claims between January and April 2017, a massive increase from the total of 4,500 that were received between 2010 and 2016.

A demonstrator throws back a tear gas canister during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government

Opposition protesters clash with members of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) during a demonstration in Caracas

Mr Almagro said: 'Many bullets have been shot in the last 100 days of protests.

'Those who pulled the trigger are motivated by and are obeying instructions and messages from their leaders.

'That leadership includes the upper echelons of the military, the police, and the Executive branch, aided and abetted by the Supreme Court, the Ombudsman and other authorities.

'President Maduro, the Vice President of the official party, the Vice President and the cabinet, are all politicians culpable for the state of violent repression.

'Behind every detainee, every political prisoner, every person tortured and every person killed there is someone that is institutionally responsible.

'This regime and its rampant corruption are responsible. Maduro’s government has blood on its hands.'