Venezuelan Riot Police Clash with Protesters over Minimum Wage Hike

Riot police in Caracas confronted demonstrators calling for a higher minimum wage amid Venezuela’s worsening economic crisis. The protesters demanded an increase to the current wage of 130 bolivars per month—equivalent to just 27 cents in U.S. dollars. Tensions escalated as authorities moved to quell the gatherings in the capital. This comes after interim president Delcy Rodríguez pledged a 'responsible' wage increase by May 1 but did not specify details, leaving many skeptical. For workers alre