Troops in Venezuela’s capital Caracas fired tear gas and rubber bullets as hundreds of people protested.<br /><br />The demonstration came days after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hosted opposition leaders for talks to put an end to months of political unrest.<br /><br />The talks are viewed by some as a monumental task in a country polarised by high levels of poverty.<br /><br />Months of violent clashes have left at least 30 people dead, hundreds injured and thousands arrested <br /><br />Venezuelans have been demonstrating against high crime rates, inflation and a lack of basic foodstuffs. <br /><br />Polls show a drop in support for both Maduro and the opposition since the protests began.
