Thousands march in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas on Tuesday to demand that humanitarian aid be allowed to enter the country, and to hear self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido speak.

Aid has been piling up on the border with Colombia. Guaido ordered the armed forces to allow the food and medical supplies in during the protests, saying that it must arrive before February 23, reported AP.

At least 40 people have been killed since protests began and Guaido declared himself interim president. Maduro has claimed that humanitarian aid is part of a US-led coup.

Thousands of Venezuelans walking down the streets of Caracas to go to a meeting point to hear Juan Guaido give a speech and to demand the entree of humanitarian aid on February 12

Thousands of Venezuelans are walking to a meeting point to demand the entree of humanitarian aid and a new government on February 12

Venezuelans are walking to a meeting point to hear Juan Guaido speak and to demand the entree of humanitarian aid

Venezuelans march to demand the entry of humanitarian aid and also in support of Juan Guaido on February 12

Venezuelans go to the streets of Caracas to demand the entree of humanitarian aid and to support Juan Guaido on February 12