Clashes between protesters and security forces were reported throughout the country on Monday, with tear gas fired to disperse crowds and at least two people killed.

In Coro, capital of Falcon state, protesters tore down a statue of Maduro's late mentor Hugo Chavez.

The Venezuelan Conflict Observatory, an advocacy group, reported more than 180 protests in 20 of the country's 23 states in a post on X.

"Numerous acts of repression and violence carried out by paramilitary collectives and security forces have been reported," it said.