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Venezuelans protest 26% wage hike as insufficient

About 1,500 people demonstrated Friday, calling a government-announced 26% income increase far too small amid Venezuela's economic crisis.

Published May 1, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

About 1,500 people demonstrated in Venezuela on Friday, denouncing a 26 percent income increase announced by the government as grossly insufficient. Protesters said the raise fails to address the needs of workers in the country's crisis-hit economy.