Can Venezuela’s socialist government survive wave of protests?

A member of the Bolivarian National Police clashes with protestors during a demonstration against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Saturday, May 10. Clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces have left more than 40 people dead and about 800 injured since February, according to officials.

Venezuelan riot police stormed four encampments of opposition students on Thursday, May 8, across Caracas, including one in front of the United Nations headquarters in the capital city, detaining hundreds.

Venezuelan National Guard personnel in riot gear dismantle a students' encampment in front of the U.N. headquarters in Caracas on May 8.

Venezuelan riot police arrest a student taking part in an anti-government protest in Caracas on May 8.

Members of the Venezuelan National Guard detain a man during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, April 26. Over several months, protesters unhappy with Venezuela's economy and rising crime have squared off against security forces.

Demonstrators destroy a bank sign in Caracas during a protest against the government on Sunday, April 20.

Police officers shield themselves from fireworks thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 20.

A man helps an injured demonstrator in Caracas on April 20.

A masked protester watches clashes with the National Police in Caracas on Thursday, April 17.

A police officer runs from a fire set off by a Molotov cocktail thrown by protesters in Caracas on April 17.

A masked anti-government demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at National Police during clashes in Caracas on Saturday, April 12.

A protester shouts for fellow demonstrators to not attack the National Police trapped under a highway with protesters during clashes on April 12.

A student opposed to the Venezuelan government looks toward the National Police during a protest outside the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas on Thursday, April 3.

An opposition student struggles with members of a pro-government group at the Central University of Venezuela on April 3.

People shout insults at police Tuesday, April 1, during clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Caracas.

Members of Venezuela's National Police clash with demonstrators in the Cachao sector of Caracas on Monday, March 31.

Protesters clash with members of Venezuela's National Police during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government on Sunday, March 30, in Caracas.

Officers stand guard during an anti-government march in Caracas on Saturday, March 29.

Thousands fill the streets of Caracas on Saturday, March 22, during an anti-government protest. Meanwhile, a crowd of pro-government students marched against what they called "fascist violence."

Riot police shoot tear gas during the March 22 protest.

Law enforcement personnel use water cannons to disperse demonstrators on March 22.

Demonstrators clash with members of the National Police after a mass meeting called by opposition students in Caracas on Thursday, March 20.

A person holds a smoking canister as demonstrators clash with members of the National Police on March 20 in Caracas.

People wearing masks and helmets duck behind a tree as demonstrators clash with members of the National Police on March 20 in Caracas.

People take part in a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Sunday, March 16.

Anti-government protesters kneel as National Guardsmen arrest them in Caracas on March 16.

A National Guard member stands during an anti-government march in Caracas on March 16.

A demonstrator clashes with government forces during a protest in Caracas on Saturday, March 15.

Clashes continue March 15 in Caracas.

Riot police face off with students in Caracas on March 15.

An injured demonstrator receives help during clashes in Caracas on March 15.

Anti-government activists, left, face riot police in Caracas on Thursday, March 13.

An activist is taken by police during an anti-government protest in Caracas on March 13.

Police officers put out a Molotov cocktail on March 13.

Venezuelan students clash with riot police during a protest against the government on Wednesday, March 12.

Students walk amid tear gas shot by riot police in Caracas on March 12.

Protesters run from a water cannon blast shot by police in Caracas on March 12.

A police officer is removed from the front line of clashes after being overwhelmed by tear gas in Caracas.

An injured protester is helped away in Caracas on March 12.

A riot policeman kicks back a tear gas bomb during a protest in Caracas on March 12.

A protester throws a tear gas canister in Altamira, Venezuela, on Sunday, March 9.

Police keep formation during protests against the government in Caracas on Saturday, March 8.

National Guard members arrest an anti-government protester during clashes in the Los Ruices neighborhood of Caracas on Thursday, March 6.