Protests continued in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Tuesday, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and calling on the international community to provide support to the South American country.
On the day, packs of motorcycles cruised through streets, while buses and taxis carried banners with slogans reading "Free Maduro".
"It is through all of this that we have come to this point. We firmly believe that our President Nicolas Maduro is still exercising full and lawful presidential power in this country. We call on international organizations to intervene, support, and push for the immediate release of our President Nicolas Maduro," said Raul Rivero, a transport worker.
"We demand the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from the U.S. Bolipuertos is here, steadfast and unwavering. Today, more than ever, we reaffirm our support for the president," said Eddie Neriatyaga, an employee of Bolipuertos, the state-owned port operator.
"The U.S. unjustly and forcibly controls President Maduro, blatantly violating all international treaties and international law. I voted for him, the people here voted for him, and we also elected Cilia Flores as a member of parliament. Send our president back," said Udi Daniel Otero, a transport worker.
While protests continue, Caracas is gradually returning to normal, with business and transportation largely resuming operation, and schools reopening.
Venezuelan authorities said that the continuation of daily life is a response to foreign aggression.
Bus, taxi, motorcycle drivers rally with vehicles in Caracas to demand Maduro release
Bus, taxi, motorcycle drivers rally with vehicles in Caracas to demand Maduro release
