<p>The building housing the Venezuelan Supreme Court’s magistracy</a> was set alight by protesters on June 12, as rallies against President Nicolas Maduro continued in Caracas.</p><p>More than 2,500 people were evacuated due to the fire, according to local reports</a> that said the building was “attacked” for four hours without a police response.</p><p>At least three people were injured in clashes between the police and protesters near the magistracy building, according to El Nacional</a>.</p><p>The violence flared after</a> the court dismissed an appeal by chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega against Maduro’s plan to elect a legislative super body that would have the power to rewrite the constitution</a>. Credit: Twitter/HectorAntolinez/Contrapuntovzla via Storyful</p><br />
