One person died and at least 41 were hurt when opposition marchers clashed with National Guardsmen providing security for the summit.
The Caracas police are controlled by mayor Alfredo Pena, who is allied with the opposition.
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Venezuelan capital chaotic as Chavez threatens to turn military on police force...
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez threatened to turn his military tanks on the opposition-controlled police force, which he said did nothing to stop marchers from clashing with the National Guard during a summit in the capital.
"If I have to turn tanks on the city police, I will do it," Mr Chavez said yesterday at the end of the summit of the Group of 15. "I am not going to allow the police to turn into a subversive force."
One person died and at least 41 were hurt when opposition marchers clashed with National Guardsmen providing security for the summit.
The Caracas police are controlled by mayor Alfredo Pena, who is allied with the opposition.
Protesters blocked a central Caracas highway and several main avenues with burning tires and debris to demand a recall referendum on Mr Chavez's rule.
One person died and at least 41 were hurt when opposition marchers clashed with National Guardsmen providing security for the summit.
The Caracas police are controlled by mayor Alfredo Pena, who is allied with the opposition.
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