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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Supporters of Nicolas Maduro celebrate the Venezuelan president's re-election announcement at the Miraflores Palace, while drones draw the face of the Chavista leader in the skies above Caracas, July 29, 2024.
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Protesters who demonstrated against the election results that declared Nicolas Maduro the winner are attacked with tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades by the Venezuelan armed forces in Caracas, July 29, 2024.
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Young people from poorer areas of Caracas took to the streets to protest against the presidential election results that declared Nicolas Maduro the winner, July 29, 2024.
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The day after the elections saw clashes between protesters and security forces in several cities across Venezuela. In Caracas, the protests met a harsh response from Maduro's security forces, July 29, 2024.
