Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding wage increase to $0.27 monthly

Riot police dispersed wage protesters in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, as demonstrators demanded increases to the country's minimum wage of 130 bolivars—approximately $0.27 per month. The government's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, promised a salary increase by May 1 but provided no specifics on the amount or implementation. Venezuela's economic collapse has created severe inflation and devaluation, making monthly wages functionally worthless for basic survival. This reflects ongoing social unrest amid the broader humanitarian crisis that has displaced millions and destabilized the region.