Violence has erupted again in Venezuela, as government troops fought battles with Chávez supporters on Friday, June 13, 2003. Supporters of Hugo Chávez were in the streets to disrupt an opposition rally being held in a poor area of Caracas. The opposition was trying to garner support for a referendum to end the current government leadership. Several were wounded in this most recent political violence.

News Stories:

"Venezuelan Troops Fight Chavez Supporters " Associated Press June 13, 2003

"Three Wounded as Venezuela Police, Rioters Clash " Reuters June 13, 2003

"Continúan disturbios en la redoma de Petare " El Universal (Caracas) June 13, 2003

"Lanzan bombas lacrimógenas contra manifestantes oficialistas " El Universal (Caracas) June 13, 2003