The power and communications outage, which started late Thursday, intensified the country’s economic and political crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition protesters on Saturday confronted security forces on a main avenue in Caracas, venting their anger over a nationwide blackout, shortages of basic necessities and the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Security forces have deployed in large numbers in the city ahead of planned rallies by supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaido. Police units and members of the National Guard gathered at several intersections, wearing helmets and carrying shields and other anti-riot gear. Several columns of security forces moved on motorcycles.
On Saturday morning, managers of the Caracas subway said they were waiting for the power supply to stabilize before resuming service.
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