The Trump Administration released a statement tonight condemning the illegitimate elections.
The US promised “strong and swift” action against the architects of the authoritarianism.
The United States condemns all violence in #Venezuela and warns those responsible that they will be held accountable. pic.twitter.com/oTFO6NHsYY
— Francisco Palmieri (@WHAAsstSecty) July 31, 2017
Fires were started in the streets of Caracas today.
Venezuela: The chaos and madness and violence in the streets of Caracas. 30-07-2017 pic.twitter.com/mu2LeHi4Wr
— Darl van Dijk (@Lastcombo) July 30, 2017
Activists bombed the state police in Caracas.
Here’s the video.
¡Urgente! Así fue la explosión contra la PNB en Plaza Altamira. pic.twitter.com/CGjYtAkOpK
— Jesus Medina Ezaine (@jesusmedinae) July 30, 2017
Several protesters were also reportedly killed in clashes with the police today.
#BREAKING A 13-year-old and a 17-year-old were shot dead in the western state of Tachira as Venezuela is swept by violent protests
— AFP news agency (@AFP) July 30, 2017