Millions of Venezuelans have joined a general strike called by the opposition as pressure mounts on President Nicolás Maduro to cancel elections for a new constituent assembly.
Clashes between police and protestors have killed at least three people.
More than 200 others have been arrested.
Mr Maduro said the strike was minimal and those in charge would be arrested.
Protesters barricaded roads in the capital, Caracas, and other cities with refuse and furniture, but in pro-government areas of the capital, life went on as usual, with shops open and streets busy.
The US and the EU have urged the Venezuelan government to cancel the vote for a new constituent assembly on July 30, but Mr Maduro has rejected the calls.
