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geo, 16.08.2004 21:26
opposition rally fired upon in Caracas
The rally called by opposition forced in Caracas, opposing the alleged fraud in the referendum, has been fired upon.
it is not yet known if the attackers are chavistas or provocateurs...
stories in spanish and photos at:
http://www.eluniversal.com
http://www.el-nacional.com
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Quick translation of article from El Nacional
16.08.2004 21:57
Pro-government officials attacked opponents in neighborhoods of the Altamira seat
The Plaza Francia resumes being the scene of political violence
Four competing demonstrators were wounded by bullets after a group of strangers, who identified themselves like supporters of the government, attacked them with firearms when they protested in the Altamira seat following the triumph obtained by president Hugo Chávez in the referendum.
The head of the metropolitan police, Commander Lázaro Forero, confirmed that the attackers carried posters in favor of the option of the national agent chief executive. The competing leader Pablo Medina stated that deputy Ernesto Alvarenga received a firing in the chest, but is not in danger.
Maritza Ron, a woman of 61 years of age, died when receiving the impact of a bullet in the abdomen. Doctor Luis Chirinos of the El Ávila Clinic said that the patient entered with weak vital signs and died during the operation.
The other two hurt are Elio Acevedo, that received a firing in its leg izquieda and Jose Miguel Anchena, hurt by a shot in their right glúteo.
After the incident, more people to the manifestation added themselves who shouted slogans against Chávez. "The town knows it, the assassin is Chávez. Assassin, assassin, assassin!", they shouted.
The director of the Police of the municipality Chacao, Leonardo Diaz, said that they will not disperse the demonstrators. "We are going to engage in a dialog with the leaders so that more violence does not take place", he said.
Meanwhile, Luis Miquilena, representative of the "Solidaridad" party, rejected the violent action and attributed the facts "to groups already known by the oficialismo (pro-government parties)". Dijo que a los chavistas sólo les hace falta intentar una noche de los cuchillos largos para intimidar a la oposición. [can't translate that last sentence, sorry]
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