Venezuelans protest💥 Maduro’s plan to rewrite constitution📖

Thousands of protesters, attempted to reach Venezuela’s Supreme Court,  before clashing with national guardsmen.

A disappointing turnout for opponents of President Nicolas Maduro 8⃣ days before he launches the rewriting of the country’s constitution.

The opposition said millions participated in a symbolic vote last week against the constitutional rewrite, and millions more in a nationwide strike on Thursday.

Saturday’s showing, however, was a faint echo of the hundreds of thousands who once showed up for marches against Maduro, who says the remaking of the constitution will not be stopped.

The government also appeared to strike back against another challenge to its authority, detaining 1⃣ of the 33 people named to the supreme court by the country’s opposition-controlled congress.

Congress on Friday voted to replace the entire government-stacked Supreme Court with 33 new judges, including Zerpa. The court and the government said the replacement is invalid and unconstitutional.

Several people were injured during the demonstration, including 🎻violinist Wuilly Arteaga, who has become a symbol of nearly 4⃣ months of anti-government protest.

📷Images broadcast on local 📺television showed emergency workers tending to the young 🎻musician as he bled from the nose and left cheek.

National guard troops💂 launched tear gas in at least one location in Caracas, blocking protesters.

Demonstrators threw rocks and firebombs💣 at the national guard. At least 97 people have died and thousands have been injured or detained in the protests over the last few months.

More than 7.5 million Venezuelans voted in an unofficial opposition referendum, rejecting❌ Maduro’s plan last Sunday, leaders said. On Thursday a 24-hour strike paralyzed much of the country.

UCJ, UNILORIN.