Venezuelan Parliament Breaks Out In Fight Over Legislation

[Initech]

CARACAS, Venezuela — Tens of thousands of Venezuelans filled the streets of the capital Wednesday in rival marches by the opposition and the government less than a day after a brawl on the floor of congress injured several opposition lawmakers.

Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles walked in a crowd of supporters through upscale neighborhoods in the east of Caracas during a march to celebrate International Workers’ Day.

He called for an end to a government crackdown on his backers, and reiterated plans to challenge his narrow election loss in both Venezuelan and international courts.

In downtown Caracas, the government held its own march, featuring songs praising President Nicolas Maduro and his mentor, late president Hugo Chavez.

Both sides appeared to be trying to avoid confrontation by choosing separate locations and calling for peaceful demonstrations, although tensions were running high.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/venezuela-legislators-brawl-amid-tensions-over-disputed-election-opposition-lawmaker-injured/2013/04/30/51eef6ba-b1f5-11e2-9fb1-62de9581c946_story.html

[MADem]

1. This isn't terribly "weird"....more like business as usual in VZ! nt

[Initech]

2. If only our government operated like that.

I want to see Eric Cantor fight John Boehner over the healthcare bill in middle weight title fight. Come on who's with me?

[MADem]

3. I think our team could take 'em! nt