Venezuela Opposition March Dispersed by National Police
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An opposition march into central Caracas against police repression was broken up by security forces using water cannons and tear gas after the government hardened its stance against demonstrators.
Police dispersed the marchers after blocking their way into the center of the city at the Central University of Venezuela. Protesters responded by throwing rocks at the police. At the same time, pro-government youth groups at a rival demonstration danced at a concert in Plaza Venezuela about a half-kilometer away, according to state television.