Protest Over Recall Leads to Fatal Shooting
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From Times Wire Reports
One person was shot dead in Caracas when protesters seeking a recall vote against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez clashed with troops for the fourth day. Battles also took place in Valencia, Merida and on the island of Margarita, local television said.
Venezuela’s National Electoral Council postponed for the second day an announcement of the preliminary results of the opposition referendum petition. They promised to give the results today.
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