Coordinadora Democratica complains to OAS chief  of violence

<a href=www.vheadline.com>Venezuela Electronic News Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 By: Robert Rudnicki

Opposition grouping Coordinadora Democratica has sent a letter of complaint to Organization of American States (OAS) secretary general Cesar Gaviria over violence that broke out last weekend before an opposition demonstration.

CD claims that what occurred on Caricuao, in southwest Caracas, came as a direct result of President Hugo Chavez Frias' efforts to obstruct opposition demonstrations as part of an overall clampdown on his opponents.

According to opposition leader Pablo Medina the government has created an artificial border in Caracas with government supporters on the west and opposition supporters in the east of the city.

Medina accused Bolivarian Circles of taking action to prevent opposition marches in the west of the city, trying to ensure that it remains a pro-government stronghold.