Thousands of peaceful protesters in Venezuela participated in a mass street march in Caracas Thursday, expressing support for the country’s Constituent Assembly.
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Backing President Nicolas Maduro and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela, PSUV, demonstrators called for an end to violent right-wing protests while defending the nationwide effort. On May 1, Maduro called for the creation of the Constituent Assembly with the goal of easing ongoing political tensions and supporting dialogue with the opposition.
The demonstration, which was organized by representatives of diverse social organizations, began in front of the Miraflores Palace presidential headquarters.
Trabajador@s d la Misión Identidad son radicalmenteChavista yHoy marchamos para decirle SI a laConstituyente#IdentificateConLaConstituyente pic.twitter.com/P5glQWd9UC
— Juan Carlos Dugarte (@Juan_Dugarte) June 8, 2017
"Workers of the Mision Identidad are radically Chavista and today we march to say YES to the Constituent #IdentificateConLaConstituyente"
El pueblo en la calle agradece a @NicolasMaduro la protección y garantía de Paz en Venezuela #IdentificateConLaConstituyente pic.twitter.com/filLqcAa1J
— Juan Carlos Dugarte (@Juan_Dugarte) June 8, 2017
"The people in the street thanks @NicolasMaduro for the protection and guarantee of peace in Venezuela #IdentificateConLaConstituyente"
#IdentificateConLaConstituyente el talento humano, el humanitarismo y la solidaridad nos caracteriza ¡Somos gente que trabaja! pic.twitter.com/cND02hznq6
— OrianaXXI (@Oriana_Candanga) June 8, 2017
"#IdentificateConLaConstituyente human talent, humanitarianism and solidarity characterize us. We are people who work!"
Venezuela’s national Constituent Assembly will be made up of 545 members, with 364 representing regions and another 181 representing various social sectors — workers, farmers, people with disabilities, students, retirees, the business sector and communes and communal councils.
It will include eight representatives of Indigenous groups in the country, joining over 500 other members representing regions and social sectors to rewrite the country's 1999 Constitution.
The registration process for individuals hoping to seek the position began on Monday and will continue until June 30. Meanwhile, candidates looking to secure a nomination for regional and sectoral seats began a signature drive this week to complete their registration.