Summary
In Venezuela, police confronted protesters in the capital who were calling for higher wages. The interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, promised to raise salaries by May 1, but did not specify the new amount.
Key Facts
- Protesters in Venezuela's capital want the minimum wage increased.
- The current wage is 130 bolivars, which equals about $0.27 per month.
- Police pushed back the demonstrators during their protest.
- Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, said there would be a wage increase by May 1.
- The exact amount of the new wage was not revealed.
- The protest is part of ongoing demands for better living conditions in Venezuela.
