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Pictures of the Year: Venezuela crisis
A demonstrator throws back a tear gas grenade while clashing with riot police during the so-called " mother of all marches" against Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, April 19, 2017. Maduro said that beneath a peaceful facade, the protests were little more than opposition efforts to foment a coup to end socialism in Venezuela. The opposition said he has morphed into a dictator and accused his government of using armed civilians to spread violence and fear. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo SEARCH " POY VENEZUELA" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2017 PACKAGES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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In this powerful photo print, captured by Carlos Garcia Rawlins, we witness the intensity and chaos of the Venezuela crisis. The image portrays a brave demonstrator defiantly throwing back a tear gas grenade while clashing with riot police during what was dubbed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on April 19,2017. Maduro dismissed the protests as opposition attempts to overthrow socialism in Venezuela, claiming that they concealed violent intentions behind a peaceful facade. However, his opponents accused him of transforming into a dictator and utilizing armed civilians to spread fear and violence throughout the country. The photograph encapsulates both the determination of those fighting for change and the oppressive atmosphere they face. The protester's silhouette is shrouded in smoke and shadow, symbolizing their struggle against an uncertain future. It serves as a reminder of how ordinary individuals can become catalysts for social transformation even when faced with adversity. Rawlins' composition skillfully captures not only the physical act of resistance but also highlights broader themes such as nature's role within political unrest. The tear gas cloud billows ominously through branches overhead, emphasizing how this crisis permeates every aspect of Venezuelan society. This poignant image stands as a testament to human resilience amidst turmoil while shedding light on one of Venezuela's darkest chapters in recent history.
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