Topic: Henrique Capriles Radonski

Supporters saw Leopoldo López as a martyr standing up against Venezuela's dictatorship. Now he's a free man and has joined the resistance.

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.