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“Hands of Stone” star Édgar Ramírez took to Instagram Thursday to show his solidarity with Venezuelans who are marching through the streets of the capital, Caracas, demanding the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. 

“The recall vote (revocatory referendum) is clearly established in our constitution, and it is our right to activate it with no further delay,” wrote the Venezuelan-born actor, in English and in Spanish, in the caption of a photo taken of the protest by photographer Donaldo Barros.

The protests come as Venezuela experiences an unprecedented economic crisis, soaring crime rates and a shortage of basic goods. 

Protesters blame Maduro for the country’s economic and social problems, described by Ramírez in his post as being “so deep, so painful, so shameful, so unjustified.” They also accuse the National Electoral Council of purposely delaying a referendum that would allow citizens to decide if they want Maduro to remain in power. 

Ramírez says in his post the referendum is “not a favor nor a prerogative,” it’s citizens’ right. He vowed that Venezuelans will exercise their “constitutional right to protest in all corners of the planet.”

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