Thank you to all who prayed for the brave students and all of the silent victims protesting against Chavez's intended constitutional reforms in Venezuela.

Venezuelan students in gas masks clashed with National Guard soldiers on Wednesday in protests against President Hugo Chavez's planned reforms to the country's constitution.

Chavez declared Tuesday that the referendum "cannot fail" and that its success will "open the path to a new nation."

The president's differences with his ex-wife reflect the polarization across Venezuela, as rallies for and against the constitutional changes are surging. More protests were planned.

Such gatherings have raised tensions ahead of Sunday's referendum on reforms that would allow Chavez indefinite re-election, increase presidential terms from six to seven years and help the Venezuelan leader establish socialism in Venezuela.