Venezuelan workers stage major protests demanding wages, economic relief under new government

Large-scale worker demonstrations are unfolding across Venezuela, with protesters demanding higher wages and improved working conditions in Caracas and other cities. The protests represent significant pressure on interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who took office only months after Nicolás Maduro's removal. This signals that economic hardship persists despite the political transition Venezuelans hoped would bring relief. The unrest underscores the fragility of Venezuela's interim government and raises questions about whether leadership change alone can address the country's deep economic crisis.