Photos: Years of Venezuelan protesters taking a stance with barricades, Molotov cocktails, rocks
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CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces covered protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces covered sit in the street as they protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces covered sit in the street as they protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces covered sit in the street as they protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: A young demonstrator with his face covered looks on as he protests against the government of Nicolás Maduro in the streets of Caracas on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators covering their faces look on as they protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro in the main highway of Caracas on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: A demonstrators with his face covered looks on as he protests against the government of Nicolás Maduro in the streets of Caracas on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 06: Venezuelan national policemen detain anti-government demonstrators on March 6, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Protesters continued to stage demonstrations nationwide against high inflation and crime. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 06: Venezuelan national policemen fire teargas at anti-government demonstrators on March 6, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Protesters continued to stage demonstrations nationwide against high inflation and crime. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 06: Protesters wheel a burning tire towards Venezuelan national policemen during an anti-government protest on March 6, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Protesters continued to stage demonstrations nationwide against high inflation and crime. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)SAN CRISTOBAL, VENEZUELA - MARCH 09: Students man a barricade in downtown while watching for Venezuelan security forces before dawn on March 9, 2014 in San Cristobal, the capital of Tachira state, Venezuela. Local residents have manned barricades throughout the nights for almost a month, protesting against the federal government. Tachira, which borders Colombia, has been a focal point for anti-government protests nationwide. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)SAN CRISTOBAL, VENEZUELA - MARCH 08: Student protesters sleep as others take a shift manning anti-government barricades on March 8, 2014 in San Cristobal, the capital of Tachira state, Venezuela. Shortage of such products as flour, milk and sugar have made life increasingly difficult for residents of Tachira, which has been a focal point for anti-government protests for almost a month. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)SAN CRISTOBAL, VENEZUELA - MARCH 07: A protester throws gasoline on a burned out car during an anti-govenment protest on March 7, 2014 in San Cristobal, Venezuela. Protesters have set up barricades throughout San Cristobal, the capital of Venezuela's Tachira state, bordering Colombia. The state has been a focal point for anti-government protests for almost a month. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)SAN CRISTOBAL, VENEZUELA - MARCH 07: A protester holds a homemade mortar tube during an anti-govenment protest on March 7, 2014 in San Cristobal, Venezuela. Protesters have set up barricades throughout San Cristobal, the capital of Venezuela's Tachira state, bordering Colombia. The state has been a focal point for anti-government protests for almost a month. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 06: Venezuelan national police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters on March 6, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Three weeks of protests against the federal government have shaken the country as business in much of the nation has come to a standstill. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 06: Protesters take cover from Venezuelan security forces during an anti-government demonstration on March 6, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Three weeks of protests against the federal government have shaken the country as business in much of the nation has come to a standstill. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 04: Venezuelan protesters flee while chased by Venezuelan National Guard troops on March 5, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Clashes between protesters and security forces continued up to the first anniversity of Hugo Chavez death, March 4, 2013. The Protesters have challenged Chavez' chosen successor President Nicolas Maduro with three weeks of anti-government protests against his economic policies. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 04: Venezuelan protesters flee while chased by Venezuelan National Guard troops on March 5, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Clashes between protesters and security forces continued up to the first anniversity of Hugo Chavez death, March 4, 2013. The Protesters have challenged Chavez' chosen successor President Nicolas Maduro with three weeks of anti-government protests against his economic policies. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 04: Protesters guard against Venezuelan national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 4, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez' death on March 5, 2013. For three weeks protesters have blocked roads throughout the country and clashed with security forces of the government of Chavez' chosen successor President Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 04: Protesters sling stones at Venezuelan national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 4, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Wednesday marks the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez' death on March 5, 2013. For three weeks protesters have blocked roads throughout the country and clashed with security forces of the government of Chavez' chosen successor President Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester hurls a molotov cocktail at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester is sprayed with vinegar to cut the effects of tear gas fired by national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. With one of the highest inflation rates in the world, Venezuela has been in turmoil for almost three weeks as opposition protests have virtually paralyzed business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A fire burns behind a barricade during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. With one of the highest inflation rates in the world, Venezuela has been in turmoil for almost three weeks as opposition protests have virtually paralyzed business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester watches as Venezuelan national guard troops fire tear gas during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. With one of the highest inflation rates in the world, Venezuela has been in turmoil for almost three weeks as opposition protests have virtually paralyzed business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester looks at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester hurls a molotov cocktail at national guard troops in one of the largest anti-government demonstrations yet on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: Masked protesters look at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester shoots a slingshot at national guard troops following one of the largest anti-government demonstrations yet on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: Protesters take cover and others throw molotov cocktails at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester hurls a molotov cocktail at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: A protester hurls a burning tire at national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 02: Protesters carry rocks to throw at national guard troops following an anti-government demonstration on March 2, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, and opposition supporters have protested for almost three weeks, virtually paralyzing business in much of the country. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters throw rocks while facing off against the Venezuelan national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: A protester throws rocks at Venezuelan national guard forces during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters throw rocks at Venezuelan national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters hold a barricade while facing off against the Venezuelan national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: A protester recovers from tear gas fired by Venezuelan national guard forces during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters hold a barricade against a water canon fired by the national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters hold a barricade against a water canon fired by the Venezuelan national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters run from tear gas fired by the national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: Protesters run from tear gas fired by the Venezuelan national guard during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 28: A protester run throws a molotov cocktail at Venezuelan national guard forces during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests against the federal government began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 27: Protesters roll a concret cylinder towards Venezuelan national guard troops during an anti-government demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three after protests began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 27: An anti-government protester checks his smart phone during a demonstration on February 27, 2014 in Caracas, Venezuela. Almost three weeks after protests began, demonstrators continued to block thoroughfares and clash with security forces. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
CARACAS, VENEZUELA - FEBRUARY 02: Demonstrators with their faces covered protest against the government of Nicolás Maduro on February 2, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's self-declared president and accepted by over 20 countries, Juan Guaido, called Venezuelans to the streets and demands the resignation of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro ignores the demands for presidential elections but has suggested that the National Assembly hold early elections. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)
