who organizes marches toward Miraflores a "criminal" and stated that the political party Popular Will was a "outlawed terrorist group", calling for courts to "take action" against them. December 7 December – The opposition announces a halt on Vatican-backed dialogue with the Bolivarian government since they would not release political prisoners and hold recall elections. Bolivarian government officials also stated that the talks had halted with the opposition. 26 December – The opposition held a fresh day of mass protests with substantial presence of opposition parties, students, and general public. The city centre of Caracas is overwhelmed by security and extra official forces quickly dissipating the march. Gunshots and conflict is overheard throughout the Capital, putting a shadow over the upcoming New Year. See also Timeline of the 2014 Venezuelan protests Timeline of the 2015 Venezuelan protests Timeline of the 2017 Venezuelan protests Timeline of the 2018 Venezuelan protests Timeline of the 2019 Venezuelan protests References Venezuelan protests (2014–present) 2016 in Venezuela 2016 protests Venezuela history-related lists Political timelines of the 2010s by year