This Man Has Become A Symbol In Venezuela After Marching Naked Through Clouds Of Tear Gas

Get the Full StoryHe walked through lines of riot police with a Bible in his hand.

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Venezuela for the last few weeks demanding a return to democracy through general elections. For over a year, the country has been going through widespread food shortages, growing insecurity and rampant inflation, leading to the current political unrest.

Christian Veron Reuters

On Thursday, one of the protesters stripped and walked in the direction of tear gas where Venezuelan soldiers and riot police were standing.

Carlos Garcia Rawlins Reuters

The cameras captured the young man in his socks and shoes and holding a Bible in his hand, while he approached the authorities.

Juan Barreto AFP Getty Images

He tried to talk to them...

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