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Massive Turnout in Defense of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution
As opposition supporters protested in the streets of Caracas, pro-government Chavistas came out to show their support for President Maduro and to defend the Bolivarian Revolution.
Thousands of pro-government supporters staged a counter rally to defend President Nicolas Maduro after the right-wing opposition called for a "taking of Caracas" march to demand Maduro's ouster.
The Chavistas gathered in front of the presidential palace Miraflores in Caracas Wednesday where President Maduro gave a speech on the achievements of the Bolivarian Revolution and the importance of defending it.
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President Nicolas Maduro addresses a crowd of government supporters, eager to defend the government against opposition calls for a recall referendum.
Photo:EFE
President Maduro spoke to the masses outside the presidential palace Miraflores, encouraging them to defend the Bolivarian Revolution.
Photo:EFE
While opposition supporters promised to "take Caracas," Chavistas gathered to express support for President Maduro and the social gains achieved under his government.
Photo:EFE
Workers from different social missions came out to show their solidarity with Maduro's government.
Photo:teleSUR / Reagan Des Vignes
Chavistas waved signs with messages declaring their allegiance to the Maduro government.
Photo:teleSUR
Thousands of people flooded down the Avenida Bolivar to the center of Caracas.
Photo:teleSUR / Reagan Des Vignes
President Maduro thanks his supporters for defending the Bolivarian Revolution and encouraged them to continue to defend Venezuela's democracy.
Photo:Reuters
Published
1 September 2016