There were also some reports of looting.One opposition leader, Juan Barahona, said the protests would continue -- despite the violence appearing to subside on Friday. "Day and night we are going to go out into the streets, because only then will the theft of the presidency be reversed," he said.Hernandez broadcast a statement calling for calm and telling his supporters to wait for the result later Friday. "Political parties should be given the opportunity to present challenges. These will have to be dealt with impartially and within a reasonable time frame and following due process," it said. "This is the only way to restore confidence in this election and in the integrity of the popular will."

Source: Egypt Today December 01, 2017 19:18 UTC