ORLANDO, Fla. — Tension is erupting in Venezuela as opposition leader Juan Guaido is trying to force out President Nicolas Maduro.

• Central Florida Venezuelans rally behind the country in crisis
• Juan Guaido trying to force out President Nicolas Maduro
• Many from the nation wanted to express solidarity with their people

Anti-government demonstrators clashed with troops loyal to Maduro at an air base in the capital, hours after Guaidó took to the streets in a risky attempt to lead a military uprising against Maduro.

Many Venezuelans in Central Florida gathered at SouthPort Park near the Orlando International Airport, to show solidarity for the people in Venezuela wanting to see democracy and freedom.

The Tuesday rally was organized by Casa Venezuela in Orlando. The president of the organization William Diaz is Venezuelan and has been living in Central Florida for 30 years. He says a sizeable amount of Venezuelans want “freedom in Venezuela.”

Norma Earl still has family living in Venezuela. She told Spectrum News 13 tensions are high and conditions are tough for people living in the country. She stands with Guaido and said that change can happen.

Kilsy Vargas also has family there. She said it’s an everyday struggle for people to get by.

“Give support to really get the freedom we need in Venezula and overcome the government, (who) is not really helping,” she said.

The White House and many Florida lawmakers have expressed their support of Guaido’s efforts. Meanwhile, many Latin American governments have expressed their support for Maduro.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this story.