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Nation tense as policemen block demonstration against president

By Agence France Presse In Caracas | China Daily | Updated: 2016-05-13 07:35

Riot policemen fired tear gas to head off a protest march on Wednesday by opponents of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who are demanding a referendum on removing him from office.

Political leaders and analysts warned tensions could erupt into unrest as the opposition staged rallies across the crisis-hit South American country.

Protesters were demanding electoral authorities quickly approve their call for a vote on dumping the leader.

Nation tense as policemen block demonstration against president

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