Tensions have risen in Venezuela since a protest leader surrendered to troops on Tuesday.<br /><br />Supporters of Leopoldo Lopez called for his release outside a court where he was being held. The government accuses him of inciting violence during demonstrations against President Nicolas Maduro<br /><br />Protesters like Eduardo from Caracas said they were tired of the government and all the corruption and intended to fight until Lopez is freed.<br /><br />Six people have now died in the political unrest including a local beauty queen who was shot during one of the demonstrations. <br /><br />“Lopez deserves our support” said another protester. “Has he committed a crime? His only crime is protesting for a better Venezuela. How can it be that an opposition leader is sent to jail just for organising a protest?”<br /><br />Until his arrest, Lopez had galvanised the campaign against Maduro. Critics want the president to quit over issues such as rampant inflation.
