Workers’ march breaks through police cordon in Caracas and advances toward downtown amid growing protests against Maduro
Thousands of Venezuelan workers broke through a heavy police cordon in Caracas on March 24, 2026, and are advancing toward the city center in what is being described as one of the largest labor mobilizations in recent years. The march, organized by independent unions and opposition groups, protests the economic collapse, hyperinflation, and what demonstrators call the “narco-regime” of Nicolás Maduro. Clashes with security forces have been reported, with tear gas and rubber bullets used to try to contain the crowd.
- In a significant escalation of protests, thousands of Venezuelan workers broke through a heavy police and National Guard cordon in eastern Caracas today and are marching toward the historic city center (Centro de Caracas). The demonstration, organized by independent trade unions and opposition sectors, has become one of the largest labor-led mobilizations against the government of Nicolás Maduro in recent years.Witnesses and live videos show protesters pushing past barricades, with security forces firing tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to stop the advance.
- Despite the repression, large groups of workers — many wearing hard hats and carrying union banners — continue moving westward along major avenues toward Plaza Bolívar and the Miraflores presidential palace area.The marchers are protesting hyperinflation, widespread hunger, the collapse of public services, and what they describe as the “narco-regime” that has turned Venezuela into a criminal enterprise.
- Chants of “¡Maduro fuera!” and “¡Venezuela libre!” echo through the streets.Opposition leaders and union representatives have called the protest “the awakening of the working class” against years of economic destruction and political repression. “The people can no longer tolerate this misery. Today the workers are taking back the streets,” said one union leader.The Maduro government has not yet issued an official statement, but state television is broadcasting images claiming the march is “small and manipulated by the extreme right.” Internet restrictions and selective blackouts have been reported in several areas of the capital.
- This protest comes amid growing international pressure on the Maduro regime, including recent statements from the United States and several Latin American countries questioning the legitimacy of the government following disputed elections.The situation remains tense and fluid, with reports of additional security forces being deployed to prevent the march from reaching Miraflores. Clashes are ongoing, and the number of injured or detained is still unknown.
???????????? BREAKING NEWS: The mobilization of Venezuelan workers has broken through the National Police picket line in front of the Ministry of Higher Education and is advancing towards Miraflores Palace.
The workers are demanding a salary increase in response to the meager wages… pic.twitter.com/EfRanMfapy — K13 News (@K13News) April 9, 2026
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