Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A member of the Bolivarian National Police clashes with protestors during a demonstration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Saturday, May 10. Clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces have left more than 40 people dead and about 800 injured since February, according to officials. Hide Caption 1 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan riot police stormed four encampments of opposition students on Thursday, May 8, across Caracas, including one in front of the United Nations headquarters in the capital city, detaining hundreds. Hide Caption 2 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan National Guard personnel in riot gear dismantle a students' encampment in front of the U.N. headquarters in Caracas on May 8. Hide Caption 3 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan riot police arrest a student taking part in an anti-government protest in Caracas on May 8. Hide Caption 4 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Members of the Venezuelan National Guard detain a man during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, April 26. Over several months, protesters unhappy with Venezuela's economy and rising crime have squared off against security forces. Hide Caption 5 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Demonstrators destroy a bank sign in Caracas during a protest against the government on Sunday, April 20. Hide Caption 6 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Police officers shield themselves from fireworks thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 20. Hide Caption 7 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A man helps an injured demonstrator in Caracas on April 20. Hide Caption 8 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A masked protester watches clashes with the National Police in Caracas on Thursday, April 17. Hide Caption 9 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A police officer runs from a fire set off by a Molotov cocktail thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 17. Hide Caption 10 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A masked anti-government demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at National Police during clashes in Caracas on Saturday, April 12. Hide Caption 11 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A protester shouts for fellow demonstrators to not attack the National Police trapped under a highway with protesters during clashes on April 12. Hide Caption 12 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A student opposed to the Venezuelan government looks toward the National Police during a protest outside the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas on Thursday, April 3. Hide Caption 13 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – An opposition student struggles with members of a pro-government group at the Central University of Venezuela on April 3. Hide Caption 14 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – People shout insults at police Tuesday, April 1, during clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Caracas. Hide Caption 15 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Members of Venezuela's National Police clash with demonstrators in the Cachao sector of Caracas on Monday, March 31. Hide Caption 16 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Protesters clash with members of Venezuela's National Police during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government on Sunday, March 30, in Caracas. Hide Caption 17 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Officers stand guard during an anti-government march in Caracas on Saturday, March 29. Hide Caption 18 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Thousands fill the streets of Caracas on Saturday, March 22, during an anti-government protest. Meanwhile, a crowd of pro-government students marched against what they called "fascist violence." Hide Caption 19 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Riot police shoot tear gas during the March 22 protest. Hide Caption 20 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Law enforcement personnel use water cannons to disperse demonstrators on March 22. Hide Caption 21 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Demonstrators clash with members of the National Police after a mass meeting called by opposition students in Caracas on Thursday, March 20. Hide Caption 22 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A person holds a smoking canister as demonstrators clash with members of the National Police on March 20 in Caracas. Hide Caption 23 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – People wearing masks and helmets duck behind a tree as demonstrators clash with members of the National Police on March 20 in Caracas. Hide Caption 24 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – People take part in a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Sunday, March 16. Hide Caption 25 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Anti-government protesters kneel as National Guardsmen arrest them in Caracas on March 16. Hide Caption 26 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A National Guard member stands during an anti-government march in Caracas on March 16. Hide Caption 27 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – A demonstrator clashes with government forces during a protest in Caracas on Saturday, March 15. Hide Caption 28 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Clashes continue March 15 in Caracas. Hide Caption 29 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Riot police face off with students in Caracas on March 15. Hide Caption 30 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – An injured demonstrator receives help during clashes in Caracas on March 15. Hide Caption 31 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Anti-government activists, left, face riot police in Caracas on Thursday, March 13. Hide Caption 32 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – An activist is taken by police during an anti-government protest in Caracas on March 13. Hide Caption 33 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Police officers put out a Molotov cocktail on March 13. Hide Caption 34 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests in Venezuela – Venezuelan students clash with riot police during a protest against the government on Wednesday, March 12. Hide Caption 35 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Students walk amid tear gas shot by riot police in Caracas on March 12. Hide Caption 36 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters run from a water cannon blast shot by police in Caracas on March 12. Hide Caption 37 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A police officer is removed from the front line of clashes after being overwhelmed by tear gas in Caracas. Hide Caption 38 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – An injured protester is helped away in Caracas on March 12. Hide Caption 39 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A riot policeman kicks back a tear gas bomb during a protest in Caracas on March 12. Hide Caption 40 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester throws a tear gas canister in Altamira, Venezuela, on Sunday, March 9. Hide Caption 41 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Police keep formation during protests against the government in Caracas on Saturday, March 8. Hide Caption 42 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard members arrest an anti-government protester during clashes in the Los Ruices neighborhood of Caracas on Thursday, March 6. Hide Caption 43 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard members take cover as a firecracker launched by protesters explodes nearby in Caracas on Wednesday, March 5. Hide Caption 44 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – An activist throws tear gas back at riot police during a protest against the government March 5 in Caracas. Hide Caption 45 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters clash with the National Guard during a protest in Caracas on Tuesday, March 4. Hide Caption 46 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard members are deployed in Caracas on March 4. Hide Caption 47 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester throws a tear gas canister toward National Guard members in Caracas on March 4. Hide Caption 48 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Anti-government demonstrators gather during a protest in Caracas on March 4. Hide Caption 49 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters destroy a wall March 4 to get more rocks to throw at riot police in Caracas. Hide Caption 50 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard members detain a protester March 4 in Caracas. Hide Caption 51 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A National Guard officer points a tear gas launcher at demonstrators in Caracas on March 4. Hide Caption 52 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters use a giant slingshot to launch stones at police during clashes in Caracas on Monday, March 3. Hide Caption 53 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard members throw tear gas canisters toward opposition activists in Caracas on March 3. Hide Caption 54 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester tries to throw a homemade bomb during clashes with police March 3 in Caracas. Hide Caption 55 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester ducks during clashes with police March 3 in Caracas. Hide Caption 56 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A National Guard member shoots tear gas during protests in Caracas on March 3. Hide Caption 57 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A masked protester with a makeshift shield kicks a tear gas canister launched by the National Guard during clashes in Caracas on Sunday, March 2. Hide Caption 58 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Activists in Caracas march in protest against the government on March 2. Hide Caption 59 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester hurls a Molotov cocktail at National Guard troops on March 2. Hide Caption 60 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester shouts during clashes with government forces in Caracas on March 2. Hide Caption 61 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – National Guard officers stand in formation after a patrol in Valencia, Venezuela, on Saturday, March 1. Hide Caption 62 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters clash with police forces in Caracas on March 1. Hide Caption 63 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A demonstrator attends a rally with human rights activists in Caracas on Friday, February 28. Hide Caption 64 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters take cover from a police water cannon in Caracas on February 28. Hide Caption 65 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A demonstrator throws a rock at police during an anti-government protest in Valencia on Wednesday, February 26. Hide Caption 66 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A policeman fires his shotgun to disperse protesters in Valencia on February 26. Hide Caption 67 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Women march to the National Guard headquarters in Caracas on February 26 to protest what they call excessive use of force against anti-government demonstrations. Hide Caption 68 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – An employee of a supermarket in Maracay, Venezuela, inspects the damage done by looters on February 26. Hide Caption 69 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A man stands next to a burning street barricade during a protest against the Venezuelan government in Caracas on Monday, February 24. Hide Caption 70 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Henrique Capriles, an opposition leader and governor of the Venezuelan state of Miranda, joins in a news conference February 24 in Caracas. Opposition leaders and government officials blame each other for the unrest, and both sides show no sign of backing down. Hide Caption 71 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A pedestrian moves past a burning barricade blocking a highway in Caracas on February 24. Hide Caption 72 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro acknowledges the crowd during a motorcycle rally organized in support of his government February 24 in Caracas. Hide Caption 73 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Lilian Tintori de Lopez, the wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, center, walks hand in hand with actress Norkys Batista, left, and lawmaker Maria Corina Machado as they arrive for a news conference in Caracas on February 24. Hide Caption 74 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A motorcyclist, left, argues with demonstrators blocking a highway in Caracas on February 24. Hide Caption 75 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A man wearing a T-shirt with the likeness of Latin American hero Simon Bolivar joins in a pro-government march in Caracas on Sunday, February 23. Hide Caption 76 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A man carries a woman overcome by tear gas that was fired at anti-government protesters in Caracas on Saturday, February 22. Hide Caption 77 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Anti-government protesters take cover during clashes with riot police in Caracas on February 22. Hide Caption 78 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Thousands take to the streets of Caracas on February 22 to protest the government. Hide Caption 79 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Lilian Tintori de Lopez attends an anti-government demonstration in Caracas on February 22. Hide Caption 80 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A Venezuelan protester waves a flag in front of a burning barricade in Caracas on Friday, February 21. Hide Caption 81 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters face National Guard troops in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on February 21. Hide Caption 82 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A woman waves a Venezuelan flag out of her Caracas window on February 21. Hide Caption 83 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A masked protester sprays a flammable substance on a barricade during protests in Caracas on February 21. Hide Caption 84 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Barricades set up by opposition protesters block a road in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas on Thursday, February 20. Hide Caption 85 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester adds fuel to a fire during clashes with police in Caracas on February 20. Hide Caption 86 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters light fires during an anti-government demonstration in Caracas on Wednesday, February 19. Hide Caption 87 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters throw stones at riot police in Caracas on February 19. Protesters have been demanding better security, an end to scarcities, and protected freedom of speech. Hide Caption 88 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Members of the National Police protect themselves during a protest in Caracas on February 19. Hide Caption 89 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Two women sit in front of a line of National Guard officers outside the Palace of Justice in Caracas on February 19. Hide Caption 90 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters throw objects amid tear gas launched by riot police in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas on February 19. Hide Caption 91 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A supporter of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez protests outside of the Palace of Justice in Caracas on February 19. Hide Caption 92 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Leopoldo Lopez is escorted by members of the Venezuelan National Guard on Tuesday, February 18, after turning himself in to authorities. Hide Caption 93 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Lopez supporters light fires in the streets of Caracas on February 18. Hide Caption 94 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Thousands of demonstrators gather in support of Lopez in Caracas on February 18. Hide Caption 95 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester faces riot police February 18 during a march in Caracas. Hide Caption 96 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – President Maduro raises his fist during a rally in Caracas on February 18, in this photo released by the Venezuelan government. Maduro and his supporters have blamed the opposition for causing the very problems it protests. Hide Caption 97 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester confronts the National Guard as they block the path leading to downtown Caracas on February 18. Hide Caption 98 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters clash with the National Guard during demonstrations in Caracas on February 18. Hide Caption 99 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Demonstrators stand on a highway during a protest outside La Carlota airport in Caracas on February 18. Hide Caption 100 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A young woman argues with members of the Venezuelan National Guard during an anti-government protest in Caracas on Monday, February 17. Hide Caption 101 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A group of protesters raise their hands during a demonstration in Caracas on Sunday, February 16. The country has an inflation rate of 56.2%, the highest in the world, and many basic goods are missing from store shelves. Hide Caption 102 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A demonstrator shouts for riot police not to fire tear gas in Caracas on Saturday, February 15. Hide Caption 103 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A student protester returns a tear gas canister to riot police on February 15 in Caracas. Hide Caption 104 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Riot police stand during clashes in Caracas on February 15. Hide Caption 105 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Thousands of students lie on the ground during a protest in front of the Venezuelan Judiciary building in Caracas on February 15. Hide Caption 106 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Students stand in front of police February 14 outside the Caracas headquarters for the Organization of American States. Hide Caption 107 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – On Thursday, February 13, relatives, friends and pro-government supporters carry the coffin of a man who was killed during a protest in Caracas. Hide Caption 108 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez greets supporters during a demonstration in Caracas on Wednesday, February 12. Lopez was charged with murder, terrorism and arson in connection with the protests, according to his party, Popular Will. Lopez denies the accusations, the party said in a statement. Hide Caption 109 of 119

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Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – The body of a protester is carried away after gunshots were fired during an anti-government rally in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 111 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Police detain a student in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 112 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester walks past a line of riot police in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 113 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A demonstrator is detained after jumping over a riot police line in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 114 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Riot police protect themselves during an opposition rally in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 115 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Police detain a student during clashes in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 116 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – Protesters confront riot police in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 117 of 119

Photos: Photos: Protests in Venezuela Protests erupt in Venezuela – A protester throws a stone in Caracas on February 12. Hide Caption 118 of 119