Sep 2, 2016

Demonstrators protesting major economic problems, food and medical supply shortages, surging crime and massive inflation packed three major avenues in Caracas demanding a recall vote to remove President Nicolas Maduro.

: Demonstrators take part in the “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

: An anti-government demonstrator picks up a stone during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: Venezuelan citizens protest in the vicinity of the Venezuelan embassy in Guatemala asking for a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro, in Guatemala City on September 1,2016. / (AFP Photo/Johan Ordonez)

: A protester holds a sign with a drawing depicting Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and a message that reads in Spanish; “Get out klutz” during a march in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

: A demonstrator shouts insults against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: Bolivarian National Police officers fire rubber bullets at demonstrators during an anti-government protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: In this Sept 1, 2016 photo, demonstrators take part in the “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

: Demonstrators take part in the “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: Supporters of the movement to revoke Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, stage a peaceful rally outside the Venezuelan Embassy in Lima, Peru on September 1, 2016. Protesters gather in support of the on-going massive protest organized by Venezuela’s opposition movements in their capital Caracas, amid confrontation with police forces and supporters of the regime. / (AFP Photo/Cris Bouroncle)

: In this Sept 1, 2016. photo, a Bolivarian police officer hurls a tear gas canister at demonstrators during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: An anti-government demonstrator winds up to throw a stone at police, during the “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: A Piaroa Indian listens to a leader during a meeting, after the group arrived from Amazonas State to attend an opposition protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are preparing to flood the streets of Caracas in what is shaping up to be a major test of their strength and the government’s ability to tolerate growing dissent. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: A Piaroa Indian man rests after arriving from Amazonas State to attending an opposition protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. These Piaroa are opponents of President Nicolas Maduro and are part of the movement preparing to flood the streets of Caracas in what is shaping up to be a major test of their strength and the government’s ability to tolerate growing dissent. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: In this Aug. 31, 2016 photo, a Piaroa Indian woman rests in a hammock after arriving from Amazonas State to participate in an opposition protest in Caracas, Venezuela. As opponents of President Nicolas Maduro these Piaoa came to Caracas after travelling more than 375 miles by foot, canoe and bus to join the protest in what is shaping up to be a major test of their strength and the government’s ability to tolerate growing dissent. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: Piaroa Indians listen to a leader during a meeting, after the group arrived from Amazonas State to attend an opposition protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro are preparing to flood the streets of Caracas in what is shaping up to be a major test of their strength and the government’s ability to tolerate growing dissent. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

: Venezuela’s opposition leader Henrique Capriles holds hands with a Piaroa Indian woman as they walk in the “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was dubbed the “taking of Caracas” to pressure electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against Maduro this year. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

: Activists take part in an opposition march in Caracas, on September 1, 2016. Venezuela’s opposition and government head into a crucial test of strength Thursday with massive marches for and against a referendum to recall President Nicolas Maduro that have raised fears of a violent confrontation. / (AFP Photo/Federico Parra)

Protesters fill streets of Caracas demanding recall of Venezuela president

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