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Unrest in Venezuela after high court seizes power from National Assembly

University students shout, "No dictatorship," during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuelans have been thrust into a new round of political turbulence after the government-stacked Supreme Court gutted congress of its last vestiges of power, drawing widespread condemnation from foreign governments and sparking protests in the capital.

University students shout, “No dictatorship,” during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuelans have been thrust into a new round of political turbulence after the government-stacked Supreme Court gutted congress of its last vestiges of power, drawing widespread condemnation from foreign governments and sparking protests in the capital.

  (Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

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Unrest in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition deputy Amelia Belisario scuffles with National Guard personnel in riot gear during a protest in front of the Supreme Court in Caracas.

  (Juan Barreto / AFP/Getty Images)

Unrest in Venezuela

Venezuelan National Guard officers grab a television camera from a local TV network’s cameraman during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela.

  (Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

Unrest in Venezuela

National Guard officers restrain a student during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela.

  (Ariana Cubillos / Associated Press)

Unrest in Venezuela

University students confront a line of Venezuelan National Guard officers in riot gear during a protest outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela.

  (Fernando Llano / Associated Press)

Unrest in Venezuela

Students take part in a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on the main highway in Caracas, Venezuela.

  (Juan Barreto / AFP/Getty Images)

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