Pro-Chavez March Held in Caracas as Strike Wears On

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published January 4, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez march through Caracas, one day after a demonstration by Chavez opponents ended in gunfire and two deaths. A general strike marked by sporadic violence has paralyzed Venezuela's oil industry. Hear from NPR's Steve Inskeep and reporter Phil Gunson.

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