Venezuela strike erupts into sporadic violence

The 24-hour strike was meant as an expression of national disapproval of Maduro's plan to convene a constitutional assembly that would reshape the Venezuelan system to consolidate the ruling party's power over the few institutions that remain outside its control. The opposition is boycotting a July 30 election to select members of the assembly."Definitively, we need a change," said teacher Katherina Alvarez. "The main objective is for people to see how dissatisfied people are." More…