Students' protests in Venezuela

Dear Journalists,

Protests from pro and against Chavez, destruction by Chavez's thugs, and Chavez's threats dominated the news in Venezuela during the week. Chavez threatened students that he will use "the good tear gas" against them while his thugs destroyed government properties such as the new Mayor's building as shown in the attached links below:

http://english.eluniversal.com/2009/01/23/en_ing_esp_referendum-campaign_23A2204005.shtml

http://www.noticias24.com/fotos/page/2/

Video: Chavez's police implanted explosives to the students' peaceful protest
Policia Metropolitana siembra explosivos a estudiantes -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsZVON8n3D8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgG1CcEdgfg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2zuOjF4HGI&feature=related

University authorities resolved to march together with students on Friday, January 23 to CNE headquarters (Photo: Kisaí Mendoza) President Chavez asks pro-government students to take the streets"Do not let bourgeoisie's students take the streets," President Hugo Chávez recommended pro-government students and asked them to stage demonstrations similar to a march scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 over the days ahead of the referendum on the amendment to the Constitution. www.eluniversal.com

http://www.noticias24.com/actualidad/noticia/23335/estudiantes-por-el-si-marchan-hacia-el-ministerio-de-educacion/

Destruction of the new Mayor's building
http://www.eluniversal.com/2009/01/24/ccs_art_la-piedrita-arremeti_24A2204221.shtml

http://www.noticias24.com/actualidad/noticia/23330/la-piedrita-ataca-la-alcaldia-mayor-al-mando-de-lina-ron/

Venezuelans need help from developed governments and international organizations to restore democracy and end corruption.

Cordially,

Maru Angarita
My blog is: http://maruangarita.blogspot.com/
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