Both the ruling and opposition parties have called for nationwide demonstrations and rallies on August 3 over the results of Venezuela’s presidential election.
Protests have been held in various parts of Venezuela since July 29 over the election results, and some people have been killed or injured. If the protests continue to expand, there is concern that security may deteriorate.
Please continue to obtain the latest information from the media and other sources to ensure your own safety in order to avoid being caught in unforeseen circumstances.
1 On July 30, President Maduro called for a “mass march” in Caracas on August 3 to celebrate the “peaceful victory” in the presidential election, and on August 1, Diosdado Cabelló, First Vice President of the PSUV, also called for rallies in various parts of the country on August 3.
2 On the opposition side, on August 1, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called for a nationwide protest demonstration on August 3, and in Caracas, she announced that a protest demonstration would be held in the Avenida Principal in the Las Mercedes district at 10:00 am on the same day.
3 Since July 29, demonstrations and rallies over the election results have been held in various parts of Venezuela, and clashes between security authorities and protesters have resulted in casualties in some areas. In addition, if protest demonstrations continue to occur in various areas and further escalate, there is a concern that public safety may deteriorate.
In order to avoid being caught in unforeseen circumstances, please obtain the latest information from news reports and other sources, and take the following safety measures to ensure your own safety.
(1) Stay away from areas where rallies or demonstrations are being held. If you encounter a rally or march, leave the area immediately.
(2) Since rallies and demonstrations may cause road closures and traffic jams, please be sure to leave more time than usual when going out, and be alert and aware of the situation around you.
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