Venezuela protests: a week in pictures

Protesters with a mock-up of the Venezuela constitutionAlejandro Cegarra

Venezuela's anti-government protests show no sign of abating after an intense week.

Caracas protesters run down the streetsAlejandro Cegarra

People angry with the government of President Nicolas Maduro have been taking to the streets almost daily since the beginning of April.

An injured protester is helped up from the groundAlejandro Cegarra

Many have been injured, and there have been close to 40 protest-related deaths.

These protests took place in the capital, Caracas, where the action has been centred.Alejandro Cegarra

These protests took place in the capital, Caracas, where the action has been centred.

Many participants wear masks to protect their identitiesAlejandro Cegarra

Lots of participants wear masks to protect their identities.

People wear masks made out of T-shirtsAlejandro Cegarra

Others simply used their own shirts.

Shields have been created from oil drums and other scrap metalAlejandro Cegarra

Shields have been created from oil drums and other scrap metal.

Volunteers - in white helmets with a green cross - have been treating the injuredAlejandro Cegarra

Volunteers - in distinctive white helmets with a green cross - treat the injured.

A shadow of a person seen through a Venezuela flagAlejandro Cegarra

The colours of the Venezuelan flag are omnipresent.

An older woman looks at patriotic merchandiseAlejandro Cegarra

However, people of all ages have also been taking part peacefully, avoiding the major conflicts.

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