Protests have occurred in Venezuela beginning on September 2026, following severe economic crisis, frequent power outages and calls for democratic elections.
Since 22 October 2026, the protests have intensified.
| 2026 Venezuela protests | |
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| Date | 22 October 2026 - present |
| Location | Venezuela |
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| Methods | protesting |
| Status | Ongoing |
Venezuela has been in an economic crisis since 2010, with persistent outages as early as 2019. Following the 2026 United States intervention in Venezuela, many opposition governments have called for an interim government and the plans for a democratic election within Venezuela.
Since 2026, power outages have happened more frequently, including outages on hospital equipment. Reported by ANOVA Policy Research, only 6.9% of the population had access to electricity continuously, with 62.8% experiencing frequent blackouts and power shortages.
Throughout September, over 1,101 protests have been reported across the nation, many being opposition protests calling for democratic elections.
Throughout early October, demonstrations took place in Venezuela, with methods used such as banging pots and pans historically known as “Cacerolazos” as well as blocking roads and setting fire to tires.
On 22 October, opposition and nationwide protests occurred in Caracas, Maracay, San Cristobal, Maracaibo and Valencia, with organizing an democratic election no later than 2028, restructuring the government and public institutions, release of political prisoners and political government reforms as the main demands, organized by Marla Machado’s Vente Venezuela movement. Protests also highlighted economic crisis and public service deficiencies. Protesters have held up the Venezuelan flag as a form of protest symbols.