Silent marches across Venezuela following deadly protests

Thousands of Venezuelans have dressed in white and marched in silence to pay their respects to the 20 people killed in anti-government protests over the past three weeks. For the first time since the unrest began, demonstrators were able to pass through several pro-government districts in Caracas without resistance from security forces. They have been protesting almost daily - angered by triple-digit inflation, widespread shortages of food and medical supplies, and the policies of President Nicolas Maduro. Looting has been a problem in some area of the capital, Caracas At the start of April, there was further outrage when the pro-government Supreme Court stripped congress of its remaining powers. That decision was later reversed following international condemnation. More…