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| Two dead in Venezuela festivities... |
| 2003-01-04 |
| At least two people have died of gunshot wounds following clashes between supporters and opponents of President Hugo Chavez in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. The two died in hospital, Caracas health service chief Pedro Aristimuno told Venezuela's Globovision television. A total of six people sustained bullet wounds in the clashes. Pitched battles erupted between thousands of rival demonstrators in Caracas, during which security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas to separate the two sides. Then shots were fired by unidentified gunmen at opposition marchers as they clashed with government supporters near the city's main military base. One of Hugo's thugs, who just couldn't contain his enthusiasm... At least 12 people, including seven police officers, were injured by stones or bottles. And a wonderful time was had by all, except for the dead and wounded... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |