CNN: Violent clashes in Venezuela as thousands protest socialist government
(CNN)Thousands of protesters clashed Saturday for a fifth consecutive day with security forces in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital.
Officers in riot gear blocked a highway as marchers tried to advance, chanting "Liberty, Liberty!" Protesters tossed rocks and returned tear gas canisters used against them.
The Venezuelan National Guard also used water tanks against the demonstrators as thousands of them marched from eastern Caracas, an opposition bastion, toward downtown, where most national government facilities are located.
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center;">More News On The Growing Unrest In Venezuela
Thousands take to streets to protest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- AP
Violent clashes in Venezuela as demonstrators denounce 'dictatorship' -- Euronews
Demonstrations in Venezuela cities after opposition leader banned -- DW
Venezuela opposition march over Henrique Capriles ban -- BBC
Massive anti-Maduro protests continue in Venezuela -- Al Jazeera
In Venezuela power play, another opposition leader is sidelined by dubious accusations -- L.A. Times
Thousands take to streets to protest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- AP
Violent clashes in Venezuela as demonstrators denounce 'dictatorship' -- Euronews
Demonstrations in Venezuela cities after opposition leader banned -- DW
Venezuela opposition march over Henrique Capriles ban -- BBC
Massive anti-Maduro protests continue in Venezuela -- Al Jazeera
In Venezuela power play, another opposition leader is sidelined by dubious accusations -- L.A. Times
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