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Friday, 2 November 2007, 00:11 GMT

In pictures: Riots in Venezuela

Venezuelan riot policeman holding shield with tear gas behind him

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Venezuelan troops have used tear gas in Caracas to disperse thousands of students opposed to President Hugo Chavez.

Student protester throwing a stone

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The protesters - many of whom threw stones at police - were demonstrating against a series of proposed constitutional reforms.

Student protester holding a Venezuelan flag aloft

Student protester holding a Venezuelan flag aloft

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The students are demanding the postponement of a referendum on the changes, which include a measure to allow Mr Chavez to stand for election indefinitely.

Venezuelan protesters shelter from tear gas

Venezuelan protesters shelter from tear gas

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Authorities broke up the protest outside the headquarters of the country's electoral council.

A Venezuelan police water cannon is fired over protesters

A Venezuelan police water cannon is fired over protesters

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Police also used water-cannons to disperse the protesters, many of whom had taken part in a similar rally on 24 October.

Anti-Chavez protesters attack a police vehicle

Anti-Chavez protesters attack a police vehicle

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Despite the often heated confrontations between the protesters and the police, there have been no reports of serious injuries.

Venezuelan police take aim behind their riot shields

Venezuelan police take aim behind their riot shields

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President Chavez's police force will remain on high alert until December, when the referendum on his proposals is set to take place.

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