At least two people have died of gunshot wounds, another six were wounded in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Hugo Chavez in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. Pitched battles erupted between thousands of rival demonstrators in Caracas, during which security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas to separate the two sides. Then shots were fired by unidentified gunmen at opposition marchers as they clashed with government supporters near the city's main military base. At least 12 people, including seven police officers, were injured by stones or bottles.