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Venezuelan Protests Erupt Over Low Wages, Government Inaction

4/10/2026

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On April 8, 2026, approximately 2,000 protesters clashed with Venezuelan police in Caracas, demanding salary and pension increases.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd as they approached the presidential palace, reflecting public anger over acting President Delcy Rodríguez's inaction on the cost-of-living crisis.
Rodríguez announced a wage increase effective May 1, but the monthly minimum wage remains at 130 bolivars, well below the UN poverty line.
This protest is the largest anti-government demonstration since August 2024, signaling a resurgence of dissent after years of repression under Nicolás Maduro.

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On April 8, 2026, approximately 2,000 protesters clashed with Venezuelan police in Caracas, demanding salary and pension increases.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd as they approached the presidential palace, reflecting public anger over acting President Delcy Rodríguez's inaction on the cost-of-living crisis.
Rodríguez announced a wage increase effective May 1, but the monthly minimum wage remains at 130 bolivars, well below the UN poverty line.
This protest is the largest anti-government demonstration since August 2024, signaling a resurgence of dissent after years of repression under Nicolás Maduro.