Maria Corina Machado, leader of opposition, said President Nicolas Maduro is growing "more isolated" following election.
Following last month's contested election, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's detractors have taken to the streets in an effort to resurrect demonstrations against him as he grips control more tightly.
One month following the tense July 28 poll in which Maduro was proclaimed the winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez's objections and worldwide criticism on the ballot's lack transparency, the demonstration in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday
The Wednesday demonstration was smaller than past ones. Groups of Venezuelan citizens also assembled in other capitals of Latin America.
Along with Gonzalez, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado hid after the election re-emerged to participate Wednesday's demonstration carrying a Venezuelan flag and cuddling little children from the rear of a vehicle as fans yelled "Freedom."
banned from opposing Maduro, the conservative lawmaker traveled the country for weeks assisting in the election of once obscure former diplomat Gonzalez.
Although Machado acknowledged the difficult task of overthrowing Maduro from power, the movement she leads will be calculated in pushing for more rallies. She stated, however, that it is doubtful that the worldwide pressure on Maduro will stop very soon.
Machado declared to the masses of supporters lining a road in Caracas, "Those who say the passage of time favours Maduro are wrong". every day. He is more toxic and alone.
The rallying cry of the opposition has been continuous in weeks of demonstrations, but thus far useless in getting Maduro taken from office. Critics have insisted that officials release findings from every polling location they claim would reveal efforts at electoral theft by Maduro.
Referring to the thousands of tally sheets it gathered and uploaded online that contradict a recent judgment penned by the loyalist Supreme Court certifying Maduro's alleged triumph, the opposition branded the current protest as voting records kill sentence.
Supporters of Maduro also intended to organize their own demonstrations on Wednesday, claiming to "defend" his triumph against what they believe to be a plot to cause disturbance all throughout the South American nation.
Reporting from nearby Colombia, Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti claimed that the government's crackdown and campaign of arrests against activists makes it "increasingly difficult" for the Venezuelan opposition to plan massive demonstrations.
"The hope of a significant popular mobilisation against the Maduro government might be gradually fading away," Rampietti added.
The human rights group Foro Penal estimates that 1,780 people are being held in Venezuela as political prisoners.
Madura has refused worldwide appeals, notably those from left-leaning South American politicians, to divulge the voting totals or call for another election.
Rather, he rearranged his cabinet earlier this week, elevating close friends to important government posts.
Evelyn Harper
Maria Corina Machado, leader of opposition, said President Nicolas Maduro is growing "more isolated" following election.
Following last month's contested election, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's detractors have taken to the streets in an effort to resurrect demonstrations against him as he grips control more tightly.
One month following the tense July 28 poll in which Maduro was proclaimed the winner despite opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez's objections and worldwide criticism on the ballot's lack transparency, the demonstration in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday
The Wednesday demonstration was smaller than past ones. Groups of Venezuelan citizens also assembled in other capitals of Latin America.
Along with Gonzalez, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado hid after the election re-emerged to participate Wednesday's demonstration carrying a Venezuelan flag and cuddling little children from the rear of a vehicle as fans yelled "Freedom."
banned from opposing Maduro, the conservative lawmaker traveled the country for weeks assisting in the election of once obscure former diplomat Gonzalez.
Although Machado acknowledged the difficult task of overthrowing Maduro from power, the movement she leads will be calculated in pushing for more rallies. She stated, however, that it is doubtful that the worldwide pressure on Maduro will stop very soon.
Machado declared to the masses of supporters lining a road in Caracas, "Those who say the passage of time favours Maduro are wrong". every day. He is more toxic and alone.
The rallying cry of the opposition has been continuous in weeks of demonstrations, but thus far useless in getting Maduro taken from office. Critics have insisted that officials release findings from every polling location they claim would reveal efforts at electoral theft by Maduro.
Referring to the thousands of tally sheets it gathered and uploaded online that contradict a recent judgment penned by the loyalist Supreme Court certifying Maduro's alleged triumph, the opposition branded the current protest as voting records kill sentence.
Supporters of Maduro also intended to organize their own demonstrations on Wednesday, claiming to "defend" his triumph against what they believe to be a plot to cause disturbance all throughout the South American nation.
Reporting from nearby Colombia, Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti claimed that the government's crackdown and campaign of arrests against activists makes it "increasingly difficult" for the Venezuelan opposition to plan massive demonstrations.
"The hope of a significant popular mobilisation against the Maduro government might be gradually fading away," Rampietti added.
The human rights group Foro Penal estimates that 1,780 people are being held in Venezuela as political prisoners.
Madura has refused worldwide appeals, notably those from left-leaning South American politicians, to divulge the voting totals or call for another election.
Rather, he rearranged his cabinet earlier this week, elevating close friends to important government posts.