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Anti-government protests in Venezuela

A demonstrator stands in front of an armored vehicle during protests Wednesday, April 19, in Caracas, Venezuela. Opposition leaders called protesters to the streets of the capital on the national holiday that marks the beginning of the struggle for Venezuela's independence from Spain. President Nicolas Maduro and his supporters called for a countermarch on the same day. Several people were killed when protests turned violent.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Opposition leader Henrique Capriles reacts to tear gas during the protest on April 19.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Rescue workers tend to a demonstrator hit by a tear gas canister during the anti-government protests.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets to rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Riot police clash with demonstrators while tear gas fills the air.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Riot police deploy in expectation of large protests early on April 19.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition protesters burn an effigy of their country's Vice President, Tareck El Aissami, during a protest on Easter Sunday, April 16, in Caracas, Venezuela.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

A demonstrator reacts during a march on Saturday, April 15, against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. Several people have been killed and many more injured during recent protests and a subsequent crackdown on government opponents.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

An opposition supporter throws an object at riot police on Thursday, April 13, in Caracas, Venezuela. The opposition argues it can fix the country's failing economy, which in recent years has led to shortages of basic food and medicines.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Riot police fire tear gas during clashes with protesters in Caracas, Venezuela.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

A protester suffering from the effects of tear gas is evacuated during a demonstration.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Clouds of tear gas spread across a highway in Caracas, Venezuela, during clashes on Monday, April 10, between demonstrators and the Bolivarian National Guard. Demonstrators demanded new elections and vowed to stay on the streets during the traditionally peaceful Easter Week.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

A Venezuelan opposition activist holds a lit Molotov cocktail during clashes with riot police.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Demonstrators help a journalist whose leg was injured while covering clashes between demonstrators and the Bolivarian National Guard during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Demonstrators throw stones toward Venezuelan national guard troops during a protest in Caracas.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition activists protesting President Nicolas Maduro's government are engulfed by a cloud of tear gas in Caracas.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Thousands of demonstrators protesting President Nicolas Maduro's government march on Saturday, April 8, in Caracas. The opposition accused pro-Maduro Supreme Court judges of attempting an internal "coup d'etat" when they tried days earlier to take over the opposition-majority legislature's powers.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

A demonstrator throws a Molotov cocktail during clashes with riot police in eastern Caracas.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Riot police are attacked with Molotov cocktails.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Riot police stand guard at a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Venezuelan police line up before clashing with opposition activists during a protest on Thursday, April 6, against the Maduro government in Caracas.

Anti-government protests in Venezuela

Demonstrators fight on Tuesday, April 4, with national police officers in Caracas, Venezuela.

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