Venezuela Streets Blocked as Verbal Bout Heated Before Talks
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Anti-government protesters blocked streets in Caracas today after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leaders traded insults ahead of a meeting to ease tensions.
Demonstrators used tree trunks, sewer drain covers, piled trash bags and lit debris on fire to stop traffic in the streets of eastern Caracas, home to the main business district in the capital. Protesters woke up the city at 6 a.m. banging pots and pans in response to Maduro’s recommendation that Venezuelans enjoy carnival holidays. Chacao Mayor Ramon Muchacho said he was canceling all carnival festivities.