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The Latest: Protesters, security clash near Rio's Maracana

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

7:10 p.m.

A small group of protesters have been stopped by heavily armed security that appeared to fire tear gas to keep them from reaching the site of the opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics.

The protesters got within about 2 kilometers (1.5 miles) of the Maracana stadium on Friday. As they tried to get closer, security pushed them back, setting off clashes.

Television footage showed two protesters setting fire to a yellow shirt carrying the logo "Rio 2016" and worn by staff working at the Olympics.