At Venezuelan protest, opposition’s frustration shows

By Associated Press

Published May 5, 2019 12:34am ET

At Venezuelan protest, opposition’s frustration shows — An opponent to Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro faces riot police officers during a march in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, May 4, 2019. Opposition leader Juan Guaido took his quest to win over Venezuela's troops back to the streets, calling his supporters to participate in an outreach to soldiers outside military installations across the country. | (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

CARACAS, Venezuela — When a protester handed over a written appeal for the military’s support on Saturday, a Venezuelan policeman burned the document and let the ashes fall to the ground.

The armed forces “won’t be blackmailed or bought,” said a second officer standing nearby.

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