Venezuela: Caracas police block streets after May Day protest, forcing residents to climb barriers.

Caracas, Venezuela - May 01, 2026 Video shows riot police from Venezuela’s National Bolivarian Police forming a line across multiple streets in Caracas following a May Day workers’ mobilization. Officers with shields and motorcycles block access near Plaza Morelos in the Bellas Artes area, as civilians attempt to make their way home. Some people, including those carrying backpacks and wearing Venezuelan flag colors, are seen climbing over walls and barriers to bypass the restrictions. Reports indicate heavy security deployments were used to limit movement in central Caracas after the protest, with access routes sealed off by police. The footage was shared by @caleidohumano, which focuses on documenting human rights issues in Venezuela. Video credit - @caleidohumano