Venezuelans search for water as new blackouts hit nationwide

Frustrated Venezuelans wondered how long they would have to endure the new outages, which started Monday and again shut down schools, offices and factories in a country whose economy has been shrinking for years despite its oil wealth. The power crisis has sharpened a political struggle between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido, who urged supporters to protest as a response to Venezuela's deteriorating infrastructure.

"We can't be passive," said Guaido, who announced a protest campaign titled "Operation Liberty'' that includes planned demonstrations on Saturday and on April 6.

(In pic: Juan Guaido (L) and President Nicolas Maduro (R))