Thousands of Venezuelans across the country and in Central Florida gathered Saturday to rally for peace.
Their native country is in turmoil. Loved ones are in danger. And they say they need the world's help.
In Orlando they rallied at Blue Jacket Park, demanding an end to violence in their country.
At least eight people have been killed and more than 100 injured in Venezuela in the last two weeks.
Protests have erupted in gunfire in Venezuela as groups try to overthrow the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro.
"The entire country is outside and is trying to have a conversation, a peaceful conversation with the government and we just want the government to listen," one Orlando demonstrator said.
Orlando has a growing population of Venezuelan immigrants. Many of them say the Venezuelan government isn't taking care of its people.
Food supplies are low, inflation is growing and the murder rate is rising.
Last month, former pageant queen and University of Central Florida graduate Monica Spear was killed in Venezuela.
Maduro has refused to step down, blaming the recent protest violence on his political rivals.
"I have a message for Mr. Nicolas Maduro," a demonstrator in Orlando said Saturday. "(We) will take you down."
Three U.S. diplomats were recently kicked out of Venezuela, accused of stirring up of violent protests.
President Barack Obama called the accusations false and demanded the Venezuelan government restore the peace.
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