At Least 35 People Injured In Clashes Of Police, Protesters In Caracas - Reports

Sumaira FH Published May 01, 2019 | 12:40 AM

MEXICO CITY (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 01st May, 2019) At least 35 Venezuelans were injured during clashes between police officers and protesters in Caracas' district of Altamira, local media reported Tuesday, citing healthcare services.

A total of 19 people were hit by shotgun pellets, 13 were injured and three were gassed, according to the Noticias Venezuela portal.

The Chacao Municipality police confirmed to Sputnik that unrest took place, and some people were wounded without naming exact numbers.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido urged Venezuelan civilians and servicemen earlier in the day to take to the streets to help depose legitimate President Nicolas Maduro.

Large-scale protests against Maduro began in Venezuela on January 21 soon after he was sworn in for a new term. Guaido proclaimed himself an interim leader of the country. A number of Western countries, including the United States, backed his claim. Maduro, in turn, has accused the United States of trying to orchestrate a coup in order to install Guaido as its puppet. Russia, China, and a number of other countries have voiced their support for Maduro as the only legitimate president of Venezuela.