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On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Caracas and other Venezuelan cities to step up their continuing demonstrations against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.  

The march, called the “mother of all marches”  by organizers, was met by riot police who fired tear gas and rubber bullets, while some demonstrators threw stones and firebombs. At least two students and a member of the National Guard were killed in the clashes.

Thousands of anti-government protesters march along a highway in Caracas, Venezuela, on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators rally during the so-called "mother of all marches" against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on April 19.

Demonstrators rally during the so-called "mother of all marches" with a sign that reads "No more dictatorship" against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators rally against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators clash with riot police during the so-called "mother of all marches" in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators are confronted by riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators try to tear down a fence at the La Carlota air base during a rally against Venezuelan President Maduro, in Caracas, on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators clash with riot police during the so-called "mother of all marches" in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators clash with riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Riot police watch demonstrators after clashes during a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, on April 19, 2017.

Anti-government demonstrators take cover from advancing Bolivarian Police officers during protests in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators wade across the Guaire River as they run away from security forces during anti-government protests in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

A demonstrator throws back a tear gas grenade while clashing with riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

A demonstrator stands in front of an armoured vehicle during a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

An anti-government protester throws a Molotov cocktail at security forces in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Police help an injured colleague during clashes with opposition supporters in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on April 19, 2017.

Opposition supporters clash with police during protests against President Nicolas Maduro in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on April 19, 2017.

An opposition demonstrator takes cover while clashing with riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators rest as they cross a flood control channel while fleeing riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators clash with the police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

An anti-government protester wears a mask during clashes with security forces in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

A demonstrator returns a canister of tear gas to security forces during anti-government protests in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Demonstrators take cover with a piece of corrugated roofing during anti-government protests in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

An injured demonstrator is helped by another protester after clashing with riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

Opposition demonstrators hit a man they accused of being a thief (on the ground) while clashing with riot police in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

A police officer fires tear gas at protesters in Caracas on April 19, 2017.

A demonstrator holds a tear gas canister during clashes with riot police in Caracas, Venezuela, on April 19, 2017.