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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Young people from the poor 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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Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro took to the streets to greet the opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzales, and the opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, July 30, 2024.
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The opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzales, and the opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, gathered thousands of supporters in the eastern side of Caracas, July 30, 2024.
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After days of protests that left at least 16 dead and more than a thousand people arrested, the streets of Caracas were empty, July 31, 2024.
