The police released this Thursday tear gass a protesters who protest for salary improvements on a march towards presidential palace from Miraflores in Caracas.
Las demonstrations Mass gatherings have been a rarity in Venezuela for almost two years.
This due to the wave of repression that followed the protests opponents against the questioned re-election of Nicolas Maduro in 2024.
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This Thursday, some 2 thousand workers in the streets they rejected a promise of salary improvements made the day before by the interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.
The protesters claimed that only bonuses state and did not affect benefits and other benefits.
“They are afraid of the people going to Miraflores!”, “Let’s go to Miraflores!” protesters shouted at the security forces. Riot police officers tried to contain them with tear gas and shields in the center of Caracas, a few kilometers from the Miraflores palace.
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Workers divert march towards Bolívar Avenue after PNB blockades.
MARCH OF THE WORKERS HEADING TO MIRAFLORES!
— ¡FUNDELO YA! (@DIFUNDELOYA) April 9, 2026
Minimum wage in Venezuela
The minimum wage in Venezuela is from 130 bolivars (0,27 dollars) in front of a inflation annual that exceeds the 600%.
The income can reach 150 dollars with state bonuses without impact on benefits and other benefits, is insufficient compared to the $645 which, according to private estimates, the basic basket costs family food.
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“Enough of the deception, of the increase in wages. They want to put as salary an increase in the bonuses given by the government. “That is totally unheard of,” he told the AFP Mauricio Ramos, 71-year-old retiree.
Workers gather in Plaza Venezuela towards Miraflores demanding decent wages.
But the accesses are already taken: streets closed by official platforms. pic.twitter.com/U0IRypYM1i
— YOYOPRESS NOTICIAS (@YOYOPRESS) April 9, 2026
Delcy Rodriguez assumed power on an interim basis after the capture of Maduro in one American military operation he January 3.
He governs under strong pressure from Washingtonwho has said he is in charge of the country and the sale of oil.
He promoted a reform oil and prepare another one minas that open the doors to foreign companies, also an amnesty law that anticipated the release of hundreds of political prisoners, in addition to promising salary improvements.
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