Police in Caracas on Thursday launched tear gas at thousands of protesters marching towards the presidential palace to demand pay raises and pension increases. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced wage increases on May 1 without disclosing the amount, as many Venezuelans live on salaries so low they struggle to survive.

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    12 hours ago

    If Trump wants to control Venezuela, this is something he will have to deal with. If many Venezuelans are poor, they will think the US is taking their resources without compensating the people.