(Baonghean.vn) - Analysts say Venezuela is facing a serious political crisis as President Nicolas Maduro has declared a state of emergency. That has led to the opposition being ready to take clear actions in protest.
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| On May 18, the opposition called for nationwide protests demanding President Maduro's resignation. In this photo: Opposition supporters burn tires during a protest demanding a referendum in San Cristobal, Venezuela. |
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| Violent protests took place in the capital Caracas, Venezuela after President Maduro warned that he would raise the level of emergency in the country on May 18. |
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| Marching on major streets in the capital Caracas after President Maduro declared a 60-day nationwide state of emergency to deal with the opposition's plot to overthrow him. |
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| Police had to use tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse the protesters. |
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| Protesters were injured after police used force to suppress them. Earlier, the opposition called on protesters across the country to surround the headquarters of electoral agencies in about 20 cities to call for a referendum on the President's removal, but failed. |
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| Police arrested extremists participating in the protest. |
Thanh Hien
(According to Reuters)
