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A body lies in the street in Caracas.

People take cover as supporters of Chavez fire into a crowd of opposition protesters following a referendum vote on Chavez' presidency. One person was killed and several were wounded.

Metropolitan Police conduct raids on gang controlled neighborhoods of Catia, one of Caracas' sprawling slums. The police patrol on foot and on motorcycle, regularly searching me for weapons and drugs. Caracas, Venezuela

A man drives through Catia, one of Caracas' most violent slums that is practically ruled by violent gangs.

Blood on the streets of Caracas after Chavez supporters shoot into a crowd of an opposition rally killing one and wounding several.

Metropolitan Police in a gun battle with gangs while conducting raids on gang controlled neighborhoods of Catia, one of Caracas' sprawling slums. The police patrol on foot and on motorcycle, regularly searching me for weapons and drugs. Caracas,…

An 'Indian' chief marches through the neighborhoods of the 9th and 7th wards during Mardi Gras. This is an old custom and many people returned to these hard hit neighborhoods from exile in places like Texas to keep the tradition alive.

Reflection in window in Altamira

Street scene on the mean streets of Caracas at night

Scenes from the Next Stop bar in in the 9th Ward. During Mardis Gras weekend, the Next stop bar became on of the centers of activity for evacuees who returned for the weekend to reconnect with the community