THIS is the horror moment protesters in Venezuela set fire to man during a rally against the country’s leader.

The mob accused him of stealing during the demonstration which called on unpopular President Nicolas Maduro to call an early election.

9 The horror moment the man was turned into a fireball Credit: Getty Images

9 Protesters in Venezuela set a man on fire during a march in Caracas yesterday Credit: Reuters

9 They accused the man of stealing during the rally against President Nicolas Maduro Credit: Reuters

9 The shocking injuries the man received after his ordeal Credit: EPA

9 Following the blaze the man was surrounded by protesters keeping others away Credit: Reuters

More than 200,000 people took to the streets with images from the demo showing the man running around after being set on fire.

It appears he attempted to rip off his burning clothes to try and put out the fire and was later pictured sitting down and surrounded by protesters trying to keep others away.

The 160,000 strong march in Caracas, as well as other cities in the South American country, marked the 50th day of angry protests against the president who many see as having seriously mismanaged the country’s economy.

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The country has garnered international attention over the last couple of decades under the charismatic but controversial socialist leader Hugo Chavez.

Chavez was known for his rabble rousing speeches, lively personality and management of the country’s significant oil wealth.

As with many of the previous marches in the crisis-hit country, police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital who are suffering from dire shortages of the most basic of good such as food, medicine, soap and toilet paper.

9 Demonstrators clashed with riot police during a the protest Credit: Getty Images

9 Over 200,000 marchers turned out across the country demanding early elections Credit: Reuters

9 Marchers in Caracas tried to reach the interior ministry before being met by police Credit: Getty Images

9 Venezuelans have experienced shortages of food, medicine, soap, and toilet paper Credit: Getty Images

Mariangel, a 24-year-old businesswoman with the red, blue and yellow colours of the Venezuelan flag painted on her face, told reporters on the ground: “It's been 50 days of protests. I'm here with my two children, I can't get any milk, I can't get any food.”

The opposition blames Mr Maduro for the economic mess in the oil-rich nation and are demanding early elections to replace the man who took over from the late Mr Chavez.

In Caracas marchers tried to reach the interior ministry but were met by police firing tear gas to break up the demonstration – protesters responded by throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails.

Venezuelan riot police clash with protesters in Caracas in the latest show of defiance against President Nicolas Maduro pic.twitter.com/E7Im9M56sD — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 21, 2017

Something incredible world see #Venezuela GN as they fired tear gas canisters to a woman in a wheelchair! #Caracas pic.twitter.com/Ls5m3rBhzY — Kevin W (@kwilli1046) May 21, 2017

Demonstrators carried signs that read "We are millions against the dictatorship" and "No more dictatorship!"

At least 46 people were injured in the eastern district of Chacao, the authorities said, including a woman hit by a vehicle.

Seven weeks of street protests have left 47 people dead and riots were taking place on the city's outskirts overnight.

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