agree with the government-stacked Supreme Tribunal of Justice that threatened to make laws passed by the National Assembly invalid unless three opposition lawmakers under investigation were not sworn in, the opposition-led National Assembly accepted the terms and allowed the three lawmakers to leave the parliament. March 10 March - Violence erupts in San Cristóbal between students and riot police after a by the supreme court ruling blocked the power of the opposition-controlled National Assembly to review government appointments of the court's justices. 13 March – The opposition launches renewed protests calling for President Maduro's removal from office. Thousands of Venezuelans protest either supporting or denouncing Maduro's government. 27 March - A poll shows that two thirds of Venezuelans want Maduro's presidency to end this year and referendum results would be expected to show 52% wanting him removed from office. 29 March – During a protest surrounding increased bus fares in San Cristobal, two policeman were killed while another four were injured when a bus driven by protesters struck the officers. 30 March - The opposition-controlled National Assembly passes an amnesty bill to free over 70 opposition leaders incarcerated during the protests. President Maduro vows to veto this bill but the opposition can overturn it due to their control over the National Assembly. However, Maduro can pass this to the Supreme Tribunal. The opposition also plans a referendum to have Maduro removed from office. 31 March - The National Assembly passes a legislation to make it easier for pensioners and retirees to pay for food and medicine in response to the rapid inflation. April 25 April - The supreme court rules that the opposition's proposed amendment to shorten the presidential term limit from 6 to 4 years cannot be applied retroactively, ending any attempt to shorten Maduro's rule. 26 April – Opposition obtains documents to proceed with a referendum against President Maduro. 27 April – With 2 of 3 Venezuelans wanting President Maduro removed from office, Venezuelans begin signing documents to recall Maduro as the opposition holds a rally for signatures. Blackouts and other issues surrounding the Bolivarian government results in looting with over 100 arrested in Maracaibo. 29 April – During a protest against shortages of electricity in Caracas, opposition leader Jesús Torrealba was attack by government supporters. May 2 May – Just days after being granted documents to begin an effort to recall President Maduro, Venezuela's unified opposition delivered