Beginning on April 1, anti-government demonstrators have staged daily protests across Venezuela that continue to devolve into violent clashes with riot police, leaving thousands arrested, hundreds injured, and 66 dead. Opposition activists are protesting against the government of President Nicolas Maduro, blaming him for a crippling economic crisis that has caused widespread food shortages for years. The head of the Venezuelan military has warned troops not to commit "atrocities" against protesters, while Maduro’s government continues to work toward rewriting the constitution, defying those accusing him of clinging to power.
Months of Deadly Anti-Government Protests in Venezuela
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An opposition demonstrator wears a gas mask in a clash with police during the "Towards Victory" protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on June 10, 2017. #
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A man aims his weapon at demonstrators as they attack the administration headquarters of the Supreme Justice Court during riots following a protest in Caracas on June 7, 2017. #
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A woman holds a flaming torch next to a stencil of the face of young activist Neomar Lander, who died during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on June 8, 2017. #
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People gather in honor of 17-year-old protester Neomar Lander, the latest fatality from the anti-government unrest and who died during clashes with security forces on Wednesday, in Caracas on June 8, 2017. #
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Volunteer members of a primary care response team help an injured demonstrator during the 'march of the empty pots' against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas on June 3, 2017. #
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A woman shouts slogans at the place where 17-year-old demonstrator Neomar Lander died during riots at a rally against Maduro's government in Caracas on June 8, 2017. #
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