Police and Student Protesters Clash in Venezuela on Anniversary of 2014 Demonstrations

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Updated 12 February 2015 at 11:41 pm

Student protesters rallying against President Nicolas Maduro’s government clashed with police in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on Thursday, February 12, the one year anniversary of violent demonstrations that resulted in 43 deaths. Police officers in riot gear deployed tear gas and rubber bullets in an effort to disperse protesters, who were reportedly throwing rocks.

This footage shows youths covering their faces with bandanas and running from a line of police, as the sound of explosions can be heard overhead. Credit: Instagram/yerrymedina

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