View of Caracas city from old airport road with slums in the foreground

Church in colonial section of Petare with telephone and power cables in the foreground.

Coffin containing the remains of Simon Bolivar with Venezuelan flag in foreground Panteon Nacional.

Portrait of Simon Bolivar on ceiling of Panteon Nacional

Ceremonial soldier in parade dress Plaza Boliva

Ceremonial soldiers in parade dress Plaza Bolivar.

Dashboard of Caracas taxi including religious artefacts a comb and reading glasses.

Passenger seat view of a Caracas taxi including ventilation fan and dash-board ornaments

School children participating in a march in support of President Hugo Chavez along the Avenida Francisco de Miranda.

Participants in a march in support of President Hugo Chavez along the Avenida Francisco de Miranda.

Chalk outlines with the names of participants in an event on Avenida Francisco de Miranda to protest increasing levels of violence.

Chalk outlines with the names of participants in an event on Avenida Francisco de Miranda to protest increasing levels of violence.