People gather in a demonstration called by students against Nicolas Maduro government in Caracas, Venezuela November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero
Reuters: After Venezuelan opposition call for mass rallies, street protests underwhelm
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido’s call for massive street protests against President Nicolas Maduro has so far yielded only modest demonstrations, casting doubt on a plan to revive stalling efforts to force a change in government.
Last Saturday Guaido called on supporters to stage permanent street rallies against Maduro, who has clung to power despite an economic collapse and U.S. sanctions that have hobbled the OPEC member’s oil exports.
There has been a low turnout at demonstrations and some protesters acknowledged being exhausted by dysfunctional public transportation, lack of power and water and crippling hyperinflation.
“The capacity for mobilization has declined and we’re aware of it, this is a message for all Venezuelans that we need them,” said Estefania Cervo, 22, a student leader at the Central University of Venezuela, at the end of a small student rally on Thursday. “We’re hoping that this will activate people.”
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