Tear Gas Fired at Anti-Maduro Protest in Venezuela Crisis

Mr Maduro has rejected a referendum drive amid growing discontent with the country’s spiralling economic crisis.

He has announced a 60-day state of emergency, giving soldiers and police wider powers.

In the third day of demonstrations in a week, the opposition called for a march on the headquarters of the National Electoral Council (CNE), in Caracas.

Venezuelan police have fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in Caracas demanding a recall referendum on embattled President Nicolas Maduro.

Thousands have marched in several cities in what is expected to be the biggest wave of opposition rallies.