Venezuela protests death toll reaches 32 May 4, 2017 by Admin Opposition activists are run over by a charging National Guard riot control vehicle during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas. Government forces used tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators marching along a highway in east Caracas, as protesters fought back with rocks and Molotov cocktails. Opposition activists clash with riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas. Venezuela deadly violence National Guard fire tear gas at opposition activists during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas. Venezuela, Maduro’s rise to power.