The Venezuelan opposition on Wednesday started a two-day strike to protest President Nicolas Maduro's upcoming attempt to rewrite the country's constitution.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raised the minimum wage by 50 percent, which the opposition criticized as propaganda that will further damage the economy.

Venezuela's Interior Ministry said it seized control of the Miranda state's police force over accusations of violating human rights and of criminal activity.

The Venezuelan opposition planned to march in Caracas against President Nicolas Maduro's call to rewrite the Constitution days after women held protests.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for talks with the opposition and backed holding local elections amid protests in which over 21 people have died.

The mayor of a municipality in Caracas, Venezuela, said a man died during an anti-government protest -- the ninth related death in two weeks.

Some Venezuelans pelted President Nicolas Maduro with rocks and eggs during a pro-government military event, a moment shown on state television.

The Venezuelan opposition is calling on security forces to stop the "repression" of protesters after it was revealed it used expired tear gas.

Venezuelan officials shut down dozens of subway stations and bus routes ahead of an opposition protest in Caracas, where some clashes have occurred.

Venezuela's security forces on Tuesday clashed with anti-government protesters seeking, in part, to remove justices from the Supreme Tribunal of Justice.

Venezuela's high court annulled a parliament vote in which it declared President Nicolas Maduro "abandoned his post" in an attempt to remove him from power.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro increased the minimum wage by 50 percent amid an economic crisis, an act criticized by the opposition and an economist.

Venezuela has officially pulled its 100 bolivar note out of circulation, which has caused disruptions for residents and long lines at banks.

In a constitutional sidestep, Venezuela's high court swore in new National Electoral Council, or CNE, which is supposed to be the responsibility of parliament.

The Central Bank of Venezuela said it will issue new higher-value currency to aid consumers who are dealing with unprecedented inflation.