About 3,000 police officers deployed all over Caracas, including some 600 agents in the head offices of the Organization of American States (OAS) for security purposes, said Tuesday Metropolitan Police chief Giovanny Abarca.
 
As to the student protests Tuesday in Caracas, in addition to a march towards OAS, the official said the day had passed off normally.

At the OAS, he said that some breach of the peace had been noted. However, "the idea is not to assail people, but keep calmness," he said.

The police officers set to safeguard the rally in front of OAS had orders "not to attack anybody" and were not holding firearms. "We just have water and some shielded officers."

Since demonstrations started, 16 police agents have been injured with blunt devices and stones.