Sunday, March 02, 2014

Fresh violence in Venezuela as protestors refuse to be bought off by president's super-long vacation offer...

Violence swept through the streets of Venezuelan capital Caracas yesterday as anti-government protesters rioted over President Nicolas Maduro's attempt to buy them off with a six-day long-weekend.

Hundreds of students rallied in the city's eastern suburbs demanding an end to the government crackdown on protests and the release of those jailed in recent weeks.

The South American country has been blighted by a month of violence as many vent their frustration at food shortages, soaring crime rates and inflation that hit 56 percent last year.

But even the offer of a weeklong string of holidays leading up to the March 5 anniversary of former President Hugo Chavez's death could not douse the flames as the government apparently hoped.

Protesters threw petrol bombs, burned cars and engaged in running battles with police, who responded by hurling tear gas into the crowds. More + pictures...

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