AP monthly staff photo contest

Each month The Associated Press management honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

The winners for the May 2016 AP Staff Photo Contest are Ariana Cubillos and Fernando Llano in News Photography for “Venezuela: Government Unrest,” Manish Swarup in Feature Photography for “Water,” and Antonio Calanni, Luca Bruno, Manu Fernandez, Alessandra Tarantino and Daniel Ochoa de Olza in Sports Photography for “Champions League Final.”

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images are featured below.

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News Photography | Venezuela: Government Unrest by Ariana Cubillos and Fernando Llano

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An anti-government demonstrator is pushed away by Bolivarian National Police who block protesters from reaching the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition was blocked from marching to the CNE as they demand the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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A supporter of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, wears a fake moustache depicting him, during a women's march for peace at Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Maduro is facing a movement by the opposition to force a referendum to recall him from office. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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An anti-government demonstrator argues with a Bolivarian National Police officer during a march toward the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition was blocked from marching to the CNE as they demand the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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An anti-government protester is detained by Bolivarian National Police who blocked protesters from reaching the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition is demanding the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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Bolivarian National Police officers create a human barrier to stop a protest march by university students, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, May 26, 2016. The public university students marched to demand that the government provide more resources and avoid closing centers of study. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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Anti-government demonstrators fight with Bolivarian National police on a pedestrian bridge during an anti-government march toward the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition was blocked from marching to the CNE as they demand the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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An anti-government demonstrator shouts insults at National Guard soldiers behind a fence that blocks demonstrators from reaching the National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The opposition is marching to demand election officials start counting signatures that could lead to a presidential recall vote. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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Opposition protesters shout out "Maduro" during a demonstration demanding the government pursue a referendum to recall President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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An anti-government demonstrator holds a sign that reads in Spanish: "In Venezuela there's nothing," in reference to food shortages, during a march to the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Opposition marchers were blocked from reaching the CNE to demand the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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Anti-government demonstrators argue with Bolivarian National Police blocking them from reaching the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition was blocked from marching to the CNE to demand the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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An anti-government demonstrator wipes his face after Bolivarian National Police fired tear gas to block protesters from reaching the headquarters of the national electoral body, CNE, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The opposition is demanding the government allow it to pursue a recall referendum against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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A National Guard soldier's shield is covered by the Spanish message: "I love you, freedom," written by a protester during an anti-government march in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The opposition is marching to demand election officials start counting signatures that could lead to a presidential recall vote. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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Feature Photography | Water by Manish Swarup

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India Water Train

In this Monday, May 9, 2016, photo, a worker fills water in one of the many tanks of the Jaldoot water train at the Miraj railway station, Miraj, 340 kilometers (212 miles) from Latur, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Many trains pull into Latur's railroad station but none is as eagerly awaited as this train that pulls into the parched town in the dead of the night. That train called "Jaldoot" or the Messenger of Water brings millions of liters of the precious liquid that the drought-plagued central Indian district so desperately needs. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Water Train

In this Monday, May 9, 2016, photo, parched land is seen on the both sides of railway track as Jaldoot water train makes it way to Latur from Miraj railway station, Miraj 340 kilometer (212 miles) from Latur, in the Indian state of Maharastra. Many trains pull into Latur's railroad station but none is as eagerly awaited as the train that pulls into the parched town in the dead of the night. That train called "Jaldoot" or the Messenger of Water brings millions of liters of the precious liquid that the drought-plagued central Indian district so desperately needs. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 10, 2016, photo, a Shepard drinks water on the dry bed of Manjara Dam, which supplies water to Latur and nearby villages in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 11, 2016, photo, Rukmani Bai, a migrant laborer in orange outfit, takes refuge in an open field as the family left their village due to drought in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 11, 2016, photo, Indian farmer Anant More inspects his destroyed crop of sugarcane due to drought in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 10, 2016, photo, a locked house is seen as people have fled to cities for work due to drought in Masurdi village in Marathwada region , in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 11, 2016, photo, sugarcane workers Vijay Abhiman Kasbe and his wife Meera Vijay Kasbe who have found themselves trapped between middlemen who hired them and farm owners who paid for the labor, stand outside their house after their return in Telgaon village, in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Water Train

In this Tuesday, May 10, 2016, photo, residents of a shanty town fill water from municipal taps, whose supply is provided by the Jaldoot water train in Latur, in the Indian state of Maharastra. Many trains pull into Latur's railroad station but none is as eagerly awaited as the train that pulls into the parched town in the dead of the night. That train called "Jaldoot" or the Messenger of Water brings millions of liters of the precious liquid that the drought-plagued central Indian district so desperately needs. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 10, 2016, photo, a villager carries a water pot on his shoulder in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

n this May 11, 2016, photo, Shima Pandit Agee, left, wife of Srikrishna Pandit Agee who killed himself on May 9, 2016, holds the pictures of her husband as she sits with her sons Husikesh Agee, second left, Nitin Agee and daughter Aksara Agee in mourning in their home in village Devadi, one of the drought affected region in Marathwada, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

India Drought

In this May 10, 2016, photo, a dry well is seen in village Masurdi in Marathwada region, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Failed monsoons play havoc with millions of farmers in central India leading to crippling poverty and soaring suicides. Some 400 farmers have killed themselves so far this year in the parched Marathwada region, which is home to about 19 million people. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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Sports Photography | Champions League Final by by Antonio Calanni, Luca Bruno, Manu Fernandez, Alessandra Tarantino and Daniel Ochoa de Olza

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APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scores the decisive penalty kick during the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid players celebrate after Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning penalty in a shootout during the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Atletico's Juanfran misses a penalty during the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

APTOPIX Spain Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid supporters react after their team won the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid while watching the game in Milan, Italy, on a giant screen at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the winning penalty shot during the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane is thrown into the air in celebration after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale holds the trophy after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is embraced by Real Madrid's headcoach Zinedine Zidane after scoring the winning penalty shot during the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates with the trophy after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

APTOPIX Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid players celebrate with the trophy after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Italy Soccer Champions League Final

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates with the trophy after the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. Real Madrid won 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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