Pro-Chávez group La Piedrita attacks office of opposition party

Secretary general of the Social Christian party Luis Carlos Solórzano said he was sure that Venezuelans repudiate such actions

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Pro-Chávez group "La Piedrita" claimed responsibility for throwing a tear gas canister at the headquarters of Venezuelan opposition Copei party in Caracas. Secretary general of the Social Christian party Luis Carlos Solórzano rejected the attack and said he was confident that Venezuelans repudiate such actions.

"Our reaction is similar to the reaction of the most Venezuelans, who reject these vicious and cowardly activities. Venezuelan people say no to such actions, for sure. We want to live in peace. We want to have a government that addresses the problems of Venezuelans and does not talk so much nonsense," said Solórzano.

He said that such actions encourage the members of his party to struggle for democracy, rather than intimidating them.

Translated by Gerardo Cárdenas

Ocarina Espinoza
EL UNIVERSAL

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