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Rage in Venezuela after president extends Carnival to quell protests

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Opposition protest in Caracas
A demonstrator throws an incendiary device during clashes with Venezuelan National Bolivarian Guard. EPA
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A demonstrator yells at GNB guards pushing her and other protesters who try to block the Francisco Fajardo highway in Caracas. AP
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Opposition protest in Caracas
epa04103166 A demonstrator throws back a gas canister to members of Venezuelan National Bolivarian Guard (GNB) during a protest against president Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, 27 February 2014. The… EPA
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An opposition demonstrator pauses during clashes with police at Altamira square in Caracas
An opposition demonstrator pauses during clashes with police in Caracas. Reuters
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Riot police clash with opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Getty Images
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Anti-government demonstrators wearing masks hold a makeshift shield during clashes with police in Caracas
Anti-government demonstrators wearing masks hold a makeshift shield during clashes with police.
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An anti-government demonstrator lights a molotov at a burning tyre during clashes at Altamira square in Caracas
An anti-government demonstrator lights a molotov cocktail on a burning tire during clashes in Caracas. Reuters
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A demonstrator, bottom right, picks up a teargas canister fired by the GNB. AP
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A demonstrator aims his sling shot loaded with a marble at GNB guards. AP
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Demonstrators run from a water canon sprayed by the GNB. AP
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Demonstrators roll a water pipe in an attempt to block a major highway in Caracas. AP