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Mass rival marches held in Venezuela's capital

Friday, 02 September 2016 9:08 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 02 September 2016 9:08 AM ]

Opposition activists march in Caracas, on September 1, 2016. (AFP)

Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas

Pro and anti-government demonstrations have been held in Venezuela’s capital Caracas. Opposition leaders had hoped the event would mount pressure on the electoral council to approve a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro. However, government supporters, who turned out in huge numbers, say Maduro will stay in power because requirements for a referendum against him have not been fulfilled. From Caracas, Press TV correspondent Jesus Silva has this report.

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