Massive Protests Erupt in Venezuela Again as Citizens Rally Against Maduro

Venezuelans have taken to streets in large numbers once again, continuing ir protest against President Nicolás Muro. demonstrations are fueled by allegations that Muro attempted to rig last week’s election and a growing crackdown on opposition supporters.

Muro announced that 2,000 people h been arrested in connection with unrest and vowed y would face "maximum punishment." Despite this, tens of thousands of protesters gared in Caracas on Saturday, packing a major avenue to hear from María Corina Macho, opposition leer who claims her candidate, Edmundo González, won July 28 vote.

What did Macho say?

“Today is a very important day. After six days of brutal repression y thought y would silence us, frighten us and paralyse us … [But] we are going to go all way,” Macho declared to a sea of supporters waving Venezuela’s tricolor flag and holding signs denouncing Muro’s regime. crowd responded with chants of, “We are not afraid!”

Here is what else you need to know

González’s victory claim has been acknowledged by several countries, including US, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. More importantly, even left-wing governments in Brazil and Colombia, historically aligned with Muro’s political movement, have not yet accepted his (Muro's) win. On or hand, China and Russia have supported Muro.

On Saturday, Caracas residents from all walks of life protested, demanding an end to Muro’s 11-year presidency. president’s tenure has seen Venezuela descend into a severe economic and humanitarian crisis, prompting millions to flee country.

protests occurred despite a heavy-handed response from security forces, which has resulted in hundreds of arrests on terrorism charges and at least 11 fatalities. ongoing demonstrations underscore deepening unrest and dissatisfaction with Muro’s government amidst Venezuela's ongoing crisis.