Venezuela on the Edge: Police break up opposition rally with tear gas

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Channel: TRT World · 2017 · News & Politics

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Venezuela's opposition has announced a two-day national strike after Saturday's violent demonstrations in Caracas. The 48-hour shut-down is set to begin on Wednesday. It's meant to pressure the government ahead of a controversial poll set for July 30th. That's when Venezuelans will be asked to vote for a new legislative body - charged with amending the constitution. Sarah Jones reports.

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