Capriles urges talks with Venezuelan government

CARACAS: Venezuelan presidential election runner-up Henrique Capriles on Tuesday urged the government to open a dialogue after the vote, whose result he disputes, plunged into deadly protests.

"We are ready to open a dialogue with the government so that the crisis can be ended in the coming hours," Capriles said, addressing his remarks to acting President Nicolas Maduro's government, after demonstrations over the disputed election left at least seven people dead and dozens injured.