President Elect Nicolas Maduro barely won the election, and it was immediately challenged by the opposition.
On Sunday, Henrique Capriles demanded a recount in the election, in which he took forty-nine percent of votes.
After that, protesters took to the the streets, and were met by supporters of former President Chavez, who had chosen Maduro to succeed him.
Police used teargas and batons to separate the two groups.
Tuesday saw Maduro accuse the opposition of planning a coup against him, and urged his supporters to reclaim the streets.
Capriles asked his supporters to ensure violence didn't occur, but stated to the press that he and his followers believe that he won the election.
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