High Tensions Follow Brawl in Venezuela's Parliament

Proceedings in Venezuela's parliament broke down on Tuesday, as the deeply divided government began fighting itself.

Supporters of president Nicolas Maduro physically attacked opposition members, leading to a brawl that left injuries on both sides.

On Wednesday, opposition leader Henrique Capriles led a march through the suburbs of Caracas.

Tens of thousands joined him as they celebrated International Workers Day and called for further challenges to the election.

Maduro led a separate march through the city's downtown, also to celebrate the day and as yet another memorial to former president Hugo Chavez.

Leaders of both groups kept the marches far apart and urged for peace, and for the day at least they gained it.

Tensions have been increasing since April's elections, in which Maduro beat Capriles by just over one percent.