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Machado had called for the rally—the Great World Protest for the Truth (Gran Protesta Mundial por la Verdad) [72] —to demonstrate "respect for popular sovereignty" and reinforce the 28 July victory. [73] Machado on the campaign truck – adapted for rallies with a raised platform for speakers – with a photo of González, on 3 August.
[76] [77] In response, Venezuela severed diplomatic relations with Peru. [73] [78] Panama suspended diplomatic relations with Venezuela. [79] Venezuela also expelled diplomats from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Uruguay; as of 1 August, Brazil took over running the Caracas embassies of Argentina and Peru.
Venezuela recalls its diplomats in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay after those countries oppose the election results. [68] Panama suspends diplomatic relations with Venezuela and withdraws its diplomatic personnel from the country until a full review of the presidential election results is concluded. [69]
During his first year as president, López Contreras also faced a labor strike that paralyzed the oil industry in Zulia state, in western Venezuela, where the most productive fields were located. His representative there from the labor ministry, Carlos Ramírez MacGregor , made a report of the situation, which confirmed the workers’ grievances.
Voter turnout was the lowest in Venezuela's modern history after the opposition boycotted the election out of protest. [ 34 ] 21 May – Venezuelans across the country participated in small protests against the election results, with the largest demonstration organized by Soy Venezuela occurring near the Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air ...
In Maracaibo, the second largest city of Venezuela, protests were dispersed by police forces with tear gas and rubber bullets. [51] El Nacional reported how tear gas was thrown from helicopters. [52] Two lawmakers were also briefly detained in Maracaibo. [51] [52] The same day, Maduro called a rival march.
Quién mató a la resistencia en Venezuela (lit. ' 26 crimes and a chronicle. Who killed the resistance in Venezuela '). The book features the testimonies of the relatives of 26 young Venezuelans killed during the 2017 protests. [4] [5] [6]
Pages in category "Protests in Venezuela" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.