Bolivarian National Police prevent protesters who are demanding higher salaries, pensions and benefits, from continuing their march to the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey)

Venezuelan police block protesters demanding higher wages and pensions

by The Associated Press April 9, 2026

written by The Associated Press April 9, 2026

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Union leaders, retirees and public sector workers in the Venezuelan capital marched Thursday toward the presidential palace to demand higher wages and dignified pensions, only to be met by police blockades. The protests came the day after acting President Del...

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