In Caracas was the most mass opposition rally since the start of protests

In Caracas was the most mass opposition rally since the start of protests

MOSCOW, may 21 — RIA Novosti. The mass demonstrations of the Venezuelan opposition marched Saturday in Caracas and other cities, Reuters reported.

According to the Agency, in a demonstration in the capital was attended by several hundred thousand people. This action was the largest since the beginning of performances in Venezuela almost two months ago.

“Fifty days and fifty killed… no matter what, on the fiftieth day when the increased repression is even more resistance and the struggle for Venezuela”, — quotes Agency the statement of the opposition leader and former candidate for President Henrique Capriles.

A big turnout at opposition rally in caracas today. People want elections. Will #venezuela GOV’t accept or hold on to power? pic.twitter.com/1lvz8uw4iE

— manuel rueda (@ruedareport) may 20, 2017

From the beginning of April in Venezuela are mass protests after the Supreme court’s decision to severely limit the power of opposition in the National Assembly. The decision was reversed, but opposition supporters took to the streets demanding the resignation of the members of the court, and hold early elections. Now they are protesting against the convocation of the constituent Assembly, considering it an attempt to change the Constitution. According to recent reports, the death toll in the protests has exceeded 45 people.

#20May scenes of urban guerrilla earlier today in Caracas… a sight that is becoming way too usual #ThisIsVzla pic.twitter.com/VxAej1oMJH

Stefano Pozzebon (@StePozzebon) may 20, 2017

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