In Venezuela, during a clash between supporters of President Chavez and his opponents, 1 person was killed and dozens were injured.

In Venezuela, a strike and protests by the opposition continue, calling on President Hugo Chavez to resign, Reuters reports. On Monday, clashes between supporters, opponents of the president and the police took place in the city of Charajave (50 km south of Caracas). A shootout ensued. As a result, one person died and dozens were injured. The demonstrators also threw bottles and stones at each other. Who fired - the police or the protesters - is still unclear.

The strike in the country has been going on for 50 days.

Former US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter is currently visiting the country. He is trying to become an intermediary between the authorities and the opposition. "There is always hope that there is a peaceful way out of any situation," Carter said.