Latin America & Caribbean
In photos: A pro-government group burst into Venezuela's National Assembly
The 'Chavistas' stormed the National Assembly building in Caracas and attacked opposition deputies following an event to mark Venezuela's 206 years of independence. At least four deputies were injured, according to media reports.
Opposition deputies fought with so-called Chavista 'colectivos,' a pro-government quasi-militia.
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Government supporters entered the National Assembly building after Venezuela's Vice President, Tarek El Aissami, led a solemn session to mark the country's 206th anniversary of independence from Spain.
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Opposition lawmaker José Guerra alleged some of the attackers were armed with guns.
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Opposition deputy Américo de Grazia, was wounded by supporters of President Nicolás Maduro after entering the National Assembly.
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Opposition deputy Franco Casella is attacked by supporters of of the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Workers at the National Assembly also came under attack from government supporters.
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A government supporters falls to the ground during a fight with opposition legislators in the National Assembly. July 5, 2017
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Opposition deputies Luis Stefanelli and Leonardo Regnault, after government supporters attacked the Congress on Wednesday (July 5, 2017)
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Pro-government activists try to break through the doors of parliament. The corridor that leads to the Chamber of Sessions was stained with blood after the brawl.
A wounded government supporter tries to leave the National Assembly building.
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Opposition deputy Juan Requesens posted this photo on Twitter, and wrote: "Peace??? This is the result of their hate and ambition. They are murderers."
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Opposition legislator Luis Stefanelli helps a government supporters wounded in fighting between rival political supporters.
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As many as five opposition deputies with the MUD (Table of Democratic Unity) were injured, according to the National Assembly president, Julio Borges.
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The first vice president of the House of Deputies, Freddy Guevara, accused the National Guard of failing to protect the Congress, and "permitting" the attack.
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A masked pro-government activist kicks out at opposition legislator Franco Casella.
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A National Assembly worker receives medical attention.
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This pro-government supporters was briefly detained by National Guards and later freed.
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