In Venezuela, protesters took over streets in Caracas yesterday responding to an Opposition call for nationwide protests. Protests were also held in San Cristobal, a town on the border with Colombia. Four months of protests against President Nicolas Maduro have, so far, claimed 113 lives.<br/> <br/>Mr Maduro's government has imposed a new ban on protests ahead of Sunday's vote to choose a Constituent Assembly to rewrite Venezuela's constitution. Those violating the order risked up to 10 years in prison.<br/> <br/>The President has urged the Opposition to begin talks with his government. He has repeated that the election will go ahead, protected by the military.<br/> <br/>Meanwhile, Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos says his country will not recognise the result of Sunday's vote. He said the constituent assembly lacks legitimacy and therefore, his county cannot accept the result.<br/> <br/>The United Nations has expressed concern about the risk of further violence in Venezuela.<br/>