Thousands of people fill the streets in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, March 22, during an anti-government protest against alleged dictatorial actions of the government. Meanwhile a crowd of pro-government students marched against what they called "fascist violence." For weeks, demonstrators, unhappy with Venezuela's economy and rising crime, have been clashing with security forces. 
Riot police shoot tear gas during the March 22 protest. 
Law enforcement personnel use water cannons to disperse demonstrators on March 22. 
Demonstrators clash with members of the Bolivarian National Police after a mass meeting called by opposition students in Caracas on Thursday, March 20. 
A person holds a smoking canister as Demonstrators clash with members of the Bolivarian National Police on March 20 in Caracas. 
People wearing masks and helmets duck behind a tree as demonstrators clash with members of the Bolivarian National Police on March 20 in Caracas. 
People take part in a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Sunday, March 16. 
Anti-government protesters kneel as Bolivarian National Guards arrest them in Caracas on March 16. 
A Bolivarian National Guard member stands guard during an anti-government march in Caracas on March 16. 
A demonstrator clashes with government forces during a protest in Caracas on Saturday, March 15. 
Clashes continue March 15 in Caracas. 
Riot police face off with students in Caracas on March 15. 
An injured demonstrator receives help during clashes in Caracas on March 15. 
Anti-government activists, left, face riot police in Caracas on Thursday, March 13. 
An activist is taken by police during an anti-government protest in Caracas on March 13. 
Police officers put out a Molotov cocktail on March 13. 
Venezuelan students clash with riot police during a protest against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Wednesday, March 12. 
Students walk amid tear gas shot by riot police in Caracas on March 12. 
Protesters run from a water cannon blast shot by police in Caracas on March 12. 
A police officer is removed from the front line of clashes after being overwhelmed by tear gas in Caracas. 
An injured protester is helped away in Caracas on March 12. 
A riot policeman kicks back a tear gas bomb during a protest in Caracas on March 12. 
A protester throws a tear gas canister in Altamira, Venezuela, on Sunday, March 9. 
Police keep formation during protests against the government in Caracas on Saturday, March 8. 
National Guard members arrest an anti-government protester during clashes in the Los Ruices neighborhood of Caracas on Thursday, March 6. 
National Guard members take cover as a firecracker launched by protesters explodes nearby in Caracas on Wednesday, March 5. 
An activist throws tear gas back at riot police during a protest against the government March 5 in Caracas. 
Protesters clash with the National Guard during a protest in Caracas on Tuesday, March 4. 
National Guard members are deployed in Caracas on March 4. 
A protester throws a tear gas canister toward National Guard members in Caracas on March 4. 
Anti-government demonstrators gather during a protest in Caracas on March 4. 
Protesters destroy a wall March 4 to get more rocks to throw at riot police in Caracas. 
National Guard members detain a protester March 4 in Caracas. 
A National Guard officer points a tear gas launcher at demonstrators in Caracas on March 4. 
Protesters use a giant slingshot to launch stones at police during clashes in Caracas on Monday, March 3. 
National Guard members throw tear gas canisters toward opposition activists in Caracas on March 3. 
A protester tries to throw a homemade bomb during clashes with police March 3 in Caracas. 
A protester ducks during clashes with police March 3 in Caracas. 
A National Guard member shoots tear gas during protests in Caracas on March 3. 
A masked protester with a makeshift shield kicks a tear gas canister launched by the National Guard during clashes in Caracas on Sunday, March 2. 
Activists in Caracas march in protest against the government on March 2. 
A protester hurls a Molotov cocktail at National Guard troops on March 2. 
A protester shouts during clashes with government forces in Caracas on March 2. 
National Guard officers stand in formation after a patrol in Valencia, Venezuela, on Saturday, March 1. 
Protesters clash with police forces in Caracas on March 1. 
A demonstrator attends a rally with human rights activists in Caracas on Friday, February 28. 
Protesters take cover from a police water cannon in Caracas on February 28. 
A demonstrator throws a rock at police during an anti-government protest in Valencia on Wednesday, February 26. 
A policeman fires his shotgun to disperse protesters in Valencia on February 26. 
Women march to the National Guard headquarters in Caracas on February 26 to protest what they call excessive use of force against anti-government demonstrations. 
An employee of a supermarket in Maracay, Venezuela, inspects the damage done by looters on February 26. 
A man stands next to a burning street barricade during a protest against the Venezuelan government in Caracas on Monday, February 24. 
Henrique Capriles, an opposition leader and governor of the Venezuelan state of Miranda, joins in a news conference February 24 in Caracas. Opposition leaders and government officials blame each other for the unrest, and both sides show no sign of backing down. 
A pedestrian moves past a burning barricade blocking a highway in Caracas on February 24. 
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro acknowledges the crowd during a motorcycle rally organized in support of his government February 24 in Caracas. 
Lilian Tintori de Lopez, the wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, center, walks hand in hand with actress Norkys Batista, left, and lawmaker Maria Corina Machado as they arrive for a news conference in Caracas on February 24. 
A motorcyclist, left, argues with demonstrators blocking a highway in Caracas on February 24. 
A man wearing a T-shirt with the likeness of Latin American hero Simon Bolivar joins in a pro-government march in Caracas on Sunday, February 23. 
A man carries a woman overcome by tear gas that was fired at anti-government protesters in Caracas on Saturday, February 22. 
Anti-government protesters take cover during clashes with riot police in Caracas on February 22. 
Thousands take to the streets of Caracas on February 22 to protest the government. 
Lilian Tintori de Lopez attends an anti-government demonstration in Caracas on February 22. 
A Venezuelan protester waves a flag in front of a burning barricade in Caracas on Friday, February 21. 
Protesters face National Guard troops in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on February 21. 
A woman waves a Venezuelan flag out of her Caracas window on February 21. 
A masked protester sprays a flammable substance on a barricade during protests in Caracas on February 21. 
Barricades set up by opposition protesters block a road in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas on Thursday, February 20. 
A protester adds fuel to a fire during clashes with police in Caracas on February 20. 
Protesters light fires during an anti-government demonstration in Caracas on Wednesday, February 19. 
Protesters throw stones at riot police in Caracas on February 19. Protesters have been demanding better security, an end to scarcities, and protected freedom of speech. 
Members of the National Police protect themselves during a protest in Caracas on February 19. 
Two women sit in front of a line of National Guard officers outside the Palace of Justice in Caracas on February 19. 
Protesters throw objects amid tear gas launched by riot police in the Altamira neighborhood of Caracas on February 19. 
A supporter of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez protests outside of the Palace of Justice in Caracas on February 19. 
Leopoldo Lopez is escorted by members of the Venezuelan National Guard on Tuesday, February 18, after turning himself in to authorities. 
Lopez supporters light fires in the streets of Caracas on February 18. 
Thousands of demonstrators gather in support of Lopez in Caracas on February 18. 
A protester faces riot police February 18 during a march in Caracas. 
President Maduro raises his fist during a rally in Caracas on February 18, in this photo released by the Venezuelan government. Maduro and his supporters have blamed the opposition for causing the very problems it protests. 
A protester confronts the National Guard as they block the path leading to downtown Caracas on February 18. 
Protesters clash with the National Guard during demonstrations in Caracas on February 18. 
Demonstrators stand on a highway during a protest outside La Carlota airport in Caracas on February 18. 
A young woman argues with members of the Venezuelan National Guard during an anti-government protest in Caracas on Monday, February 17. 
A group of protesters raise their hands during a demonstration in Caracas on Sunday, February 16. The country has an inflation rate of 56.2%, the highest in the world, and many basic goods are missing from store shelves. 
A demonstrator shouts for riot police not to fire tear gas in Caracas on Saturday, February 15. 
A student protester returns a tear gas canister to riot police on February 15 in Caracas. 
Riot police stand during clashes in Caracas on February 15. 
Thousands of students lie on the ground during a protest in front of the Venezuelan Judiciary building in Caracas on February 15. 
Students stand in front of police February 14 outside the Caracas headquarters for the Organization of American States. 
On Thursday, February 13, relatives, friends and pro-government supporters carry the coffin of a man who was killed during a protest in Caracas. 
Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez greets supporters during a demonstration in Caracas on Wednesday, February 12. Lopez was charged with murder, terrorism and arson in connection with the protests, according to his party, Popular Will. Lopez denies the accusations, the party said in a statement. 
The body of a protester is carried away after gunshots were fired during an anti-government rally in Caracas on February 12. 
Police detain a student in Caracas on February 12. 
A protester walks past a line of riot police in Caracas on February 12. 
A demonstrator is detained after jumping over a riot police line in Caracas on February 12. 
Riot police protect themselves during an opposition rally in Caracas on February 12. 
Police detain a student during clashes in Caracas on February 12. 
Protesters confront riot police in Caracas on February 12. 
A protester throws a stone in Caracas on February 12. 
A student falls to the ground in front of riot police in Caracas on February 12. 
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