MIAMI — More than three months after the ousting of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, the country’s slow walk to democracy has the opposition running out of patience, and what remains of the Maduro regime looking for ways to stay alive with each passing day. Here is a breakdown of the latest developments inside Venezuela during this past week, including the protesters’ march on Miraflores in Caracas, the expiration of acting president Rodríguez’s 90-day mandate, the collapse of the Islamabad talks, and the ongoing reshuffle of the Venezuelan military’s high command.
The March on MiraFlores
The most significant domestic development in Venezuela this week happened on the streets of Caracas on April 9. Thousands of workers and students clashed with security forces as authorities blocked marches toward the presidential palace.
Demonstrators were stopped by P.N.B. police units using barriers, riot gear, and in some cases, tear gas.
Protesters said economic conditions remain unchanged under interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed control after Maduro’s capture in January. “We demand a living wage,” protesters chanted, with salaries remaining below $1 per month at the official rate — far short of the estimated $650 needed to cover basic food costs.