Thousands of Venezuelans continue to take to the streets of Caracas accusing President Nicolas Maduro, in power for 11 years, of stealing last Sunday's elections in the South American country. As the protests escalate, fears are also mounting of a confrontation between Maduro's security forces and the demonstrators. Police have arrested more than 1,000 people and at least 16 people died in the first three days of protests. Airlines started cancelling flights out of Caracas as hundreds tried to leave the country on Wednesday. From Venezuela's capital, Yan Boechat tells the story in pictures.
In photos: Venezuelans step up protests after Maduro declares election victory
- By Yan Boechat
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Bolivarian National Guard soldiers stand guard at the entrances to the Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Venezuelan government, shortly before the announcement of the presidential election results, in Caracas, July 29, 2024.
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President Nicolas Maduro speaks in the courtyard of the Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Venezuelan government, in Caracas, shortly after the National Electoral Council declared him the winner of the presidential elections, July 29, 2024.
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A supporter of President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the re-election of the Venezuelan leader for another six years in power on a street near the Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, July 29, 2024.
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After marching from one of the poorest neighborhoods in Caracas, young Venezuelans clash with the armed forces in the capital's central district, July 29, 2024.
