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Joshua Goodman - Associated Press
Venezuela's re-invigorated opposition faces a crucial test Wednesday as it seeks to fill streets nationwide with protesters in an appeal to the military and the poor to shift loyalties that until recently looked solidly behind President Nicolas Maduro's socialist government.
A woman is aided by fellow demonstrators after falling, overcome by tear gas, during anti-government protests in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, April 20, 2017. Tens of thousands of protesters asking for the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro flooded the streets again Thursday, one day after three people were killed and hundreds arrested in the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Joshua Goodman - Associated PressFabiola Sanchez - Associated Press
Two days of massive protests on the streets of Caracas against the government of President Nicolas Maduro spilled into a violent night in several parts of the city, with residents in El Valle witnessing repetitive gunfire, street barricades set aflame and more than a dozen businesses looted.
Demonstrators march on a highway as Bolivarian National Guard soldiers block their way during an anti-government protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, April 13, 2017. Venezuela officials are confirming that a fifth person has died in a two-week old anti-government protest movement. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Joshua Goodman - Associated PressFabiola Sanchez - Associated Press
At least five deaths have been blamed on the strong-armed response to protests that were triggered by the government-stacked Supreme Court's decision three weeks ago to strip the opposition-controlled congress of its last remaining powers after a year-long power battle.
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Joshua Goodman - Associated Press
After four torturous years of negotiations, a stunning referendum rejection, last-minute compromises and two signing ceremonies, Colombia has ratified a peace deal.
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Joshua Goodman - Associated PressAndrea Rodriguez - Associated Press
The loss by a razor-thin margin leaves leaders and citizens wondering if another peace deal is possible.
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Joshua Goodman - Associated PressAndrea Rodriguez - Associated Press
If the peace accord is accepted, the estimated 7,000 FARC fighters would have to turn over their weapons.