Photos:: Demonstrations in Venezuela

Demonstrators in the “taking of Caracas” march in Venezuela on Thursday.

(Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

Sept. 1, 2016 2:09 PM PT

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Protesters filled dozens of city blocks in what was called the Taking Caracas demonstration Thursday to pressure Venezuelan electoral authorities to allow a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro this year.

Demonstrators take part in the “taking of Caracas” march on Thursday.

(Ariana Cubillos / Associated Press)

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waves to supporters during a rally to counter Thursday’s “taking of Caracas” march in Caracas.

(Marcelo Garcia / AFP/Getty Images)

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hold a rally to counter Thursday’s anti-Maduro march in Caracas.

(AFP/Getty Images)

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