In pictures: Venezuela opposition step up protests
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Protests against the leftist government of President Nicolás Maduro have been taking place in Caracas almost every day for months.
Protesters blame the government for Venezuela's dire economic straits. Unemployment is high and there are severe shortages.
Barricades are cobbled together from anything to hand, even piles of uncollected rubbish.
"We can't get a different country" this young protester's banner reads.
The demonstrators resemble a makeshift army as they prepare for rubber bullets and tear gas from police lines.
In well rehearsed moves, riot police on motorcycles try to stop protesters gathering in large numbers.
Those who are caught face arrest, but this officer is at least making sure everyone has enough water.
- Published2 August 2017
