Venezuelan Protesters Blocked by Police at US Embassy Amid Oil Deal Dispute

Venezuelan union leaders were blocked by police from reaching the US Embassy in Caracas to protest a new oil agreement.

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On September 3, 2026, police from Polichacao blocked members of the Coalición Sindical from reaching the Hotel Marriott in Caracas, where the US diplomatic mission is located, to protest an energy agreement between the US and the Delcy Rodríguez administration. ^[1] The Coalición Sindical, a Venezuelan union coalition, organized protests in Caracas to oppose a new oil agreement signed between the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez and the United States. ^[2] The Municipal Police of Chacao blocked the protesters' path and allegedly attacked the workers with white weapons, acting on direct orders from Mayor Gustavo Duque. ^[3] Carlos Salazar stated that police used weapons and knives to respond to a peaceful protest and accused them of defending Alejandro Betancourt. ^[4] Carlos Salazar, the national coordinator of the Coalición Sindical, was injured when union leaders attempted to pass through a police checkpoint installed by Polichacao on Calle Mohedano. ^[5] Estela Romero, a member of the Coalición Sindical from Vargas state, claimed the energy agreement violates Article 12 of the National Constitution and the Hydrocarbons Law. ^[6] On September 3, 2026, the group attempted to march from Plaza Brion to the US diplomatic mission located in the Hotel Marriott in Caracas. ^[7] Union leader Carlos Salazar was injured during the protest, sustaining wounds to his arm and abdomen. ^[8]

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The Coalición Sindical, a Venezuelan union coalition, organized protests in Caracas to oppose a new oil agreement signed between the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez and the United States. · TalCual

The Municipal Police of Chacao blocked the protesters' path and allegedly attacked the workers with white weapons, acting on direct orders from Mayor Gustavo Duque. · TalCual

Carlos Salazar stated that police used weapons and knives to respond to a peaceful protest and accused them of defending Alejandro Betancourt. · Runrun.es: En defensa de tus derechos humanos

Carlos Salazar, the national coordinator of the Coalición Sindical, was injured when union leaders attempted to pass through a police checkpoint installed by Polichacao on Calle Mohedano. · Runrun.es: En defensa de tus derechos humanos

Estela Romero, a member of the Coalición Sindical from Vargas state, claimed the energy agreement violates Article 12 of the National Constitution and the Hydrocarbons Law. · Runrun.es: En defensa de tus derechos humanos

On September 3, 2026, the group attempted to march from Plaza Brion to the US diplomatic mission located in the Hotel Marriott in Caracas. · TalCual

Union leader Carlos Salazar was injured during the protest, sustaining wounds to his arm and abdomen. · TalCual

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