Venezuela shortages prompt wave of protests across country

• More than 100 protests erupt in 17 of 23 states
• Fuel, electricity, water and household goods in short supply

A wave of demonstrations has erupted across Venezuela as angry citizens flout lockdown restrictions to demand an end to worsening shortages of everything from electricity and water to fuel and household supplies.

Since Sunday, more than 100 protests have broken out in at least 17 of the country's 23 states, sometimes resulting in skirmishes with riot police.