Authorities deployed hundreds of security forces into an opposition stronghold to stamp out protests.

Panama requested a meeting at the Organization of American States to discuss Venezuela's crisis.

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also encouraged authorities to engage in dialogue with the opposition.

Security forces in Venezuela have used tear gas to break up a student demonstration in Caracas.

Response to Caracas ousting American envoys, blaming them for stoking unrest.

Protesters placed burning rubbish and furniture on main roads in an attempt to bar access to Caracas.

President Nicolas Maduro said he would take action if U.S. network CNN did not "rectify its coverage."

Student activist hit by car joins three killed by gunfire last week and a key opposition figure was detained.

Attack by a pro-government militia comes after a wave of protests against the successor to Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan president has overseen arrest of some 19 people amid street demonstrations.