Clashes in San Francisco between supporters of Maduro and Guaidó

During the protest, tension between supporters of Guaidó and Maduro was noticeable, although neither group openly used violence.

| 20/05/2019 - 10:12am (GMT-5)

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Several hundred people gathered this Saturday in San Francisco (California) to protest the forced expulsion of Maduro supporters who They had been invited to live in the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC by diplomats of the Chavista Government.

During the protest - marked by rain - the supporters of Maduro and Guaidó argued and the tension between both groups was noticeable, although neither of them openly exercised violence.

With banners in English such as “Hands off Venezuela” or “No to another war for oil,” Maduro's supporters confronted opponents, who said they did not understand how North American citizens can defend Maduro's government, and what they can call it. "democratically elected president."

Previously, last Thursday four activists had been arrested that for 37 days they prevented the building, headquarters of the embassy in Washington, from being seized by the United States authorities. However, the day after the arrest the activists were released.

The United States wants Juan Guaidó's representatives to occupy the diplomatic mission in Washington.

Two months ago, representatives of Juan Guaidó took control of three Venezuelan diplomatic properties in the United States, in particular two buildings belonging to the Venezuelan Ministry of Defense in Washington, and also a consular building in New York.