Oruro marks 216 years of revolution as Venezuelan protesters demand elections

In Oruro, Bolivia, civic activities are underway to commemorate the 216th anniversary of the October 6, 1810, Revolution. The commemorations, which highlight the role of the people in the emancipation process against Spanish rule, include flag-raising ceremonies and a traditional torch parade (desfile de teas).

Meanwhile, in Carúpano, Venezuela, members of Acción Democrática en Resistencia held protests in the Bermúdez municipality. The group is demanding an immediate electoral schedule and the return of María Corina Machado to the country. Organizers called on both the Venezuelan government and the United States to establish a program for presidential elections, asserting that Machado represents the popular sentiment of the Venezuelan people.