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Caracazo

The Caracazo is the name given to the wave of protests, riots, and looting that started on 27 February 1989 in the Venezuelan city of Guarenas, spreading to Caracas and surrounding towns following austerity measures from President Carlos Andrés Pérez. Weeklong clashes resulted in numerous deaths, with estimates ranging from hundreds to thousands…

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Location
Caracas, Republic of Venezuela
Caused by
Austerity measures
Date
27 February 1989 – 5 March 1989 (6 days)
Deaths
277 (government[neutrality is disputed]) 2,000–5,000 (independent est.[neutrality is disputed])
Injuries
2,000+
Methods
Protests · Riots · Looting

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CaracazoCaused byAusterity measures1.00infobox
CaracazoDate27 February 1989 – 5 March 1989 (6 days)1.00infobox
CaracazoDeaths277 (government[neutrality is disputed]) 2,000–5,000 (independent est.[neutrality is disputed])1.00infobox
CaracazoInjuries2,000+1.00infobox
CaracazoLocationCaracas, Republic of Venezuela1.00infobox
CaracazoMethodsProtests1.00infobox
CaracazoMethodsRiots1.00infobox
CaracazoMethodsLooting1.00infobox
CaracazoResultCivilian casualties1.00infobox
CaracazoResult$212 million of damage (2022 USD)1.00infobox
CaracazoResultPolitical instability1.00infobox
Caracazois aname given to the wave of protests0.90text

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