Venezuela Protests On Eve of Chavez's Death Anniversary
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Thousands of protesters in Venezuela have marched through the streets of Caracas shouting slogans against the socialist government of Nicolas Maduro.
They also demanded the release of dozens of activists detained since demonstrations began a month ag
Tension is high ahead of planned events to mark the first anniversary of President Hugo Chavez's death later on Wednesda
Chavez died of cancer after 14 years in offic
Opposition demonstrators, wearing predominantly white, marched towards working-class districts loyal to the governmen
"Dictatorship," read one the banners. "There is enough tear gas to make Venezuela cry," read another on
As has happened over the past few weeks, groups of activists clashed with riot police in eastern Caracas opposition strongholds.
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