Global Protests Erupt Over US Action in Venezuela
Following reports of the United States’ attack on Venezuela and the abduction of the country’s president, widespread protests have erupted in cities around the world. Demonstrations took place in cities such as Brussels, Madrid, Ankara, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, where protesters demanded an end to US intervention.
According to media reports, participants in these protests chanted slogans such as “Hands off Venezuela,” directing their message to Donald Trump, the current US president, and his associates. The protesters emphasized that Venezuela’s political fate should be determined by its own people, not by external powers.
Meanwhile, media sources have reported that the US administration intends to “manage” Venezuelan affairs for an indefinite period—a stance that has faced overt opposition from Venezuelan leaders. At the same time, the US embassy in Mexico warned against gatherings in front of its building and advised its staff to avoid surrounding areas.
These protests have been accompanied by criticism of the silence of some European leaders. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, spoke only of a “peaceful and democratic transition” and did not express a clear position on the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro or the reported casualties from the US attacks.
The Prime Minister of Greece also refrained from commenting on the legality of these actions, despite Athens witnessing anti-American demonstrations. In contrast, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Washington intends to maintain military pressure on Venezuela and did not rule out the possibility of deploying ground troops.
He claimed that continuing these pressures would lead to the changes desired by the US and a “better” future for the Venezuelan people—a claim that has met with critical reactions worldwide.
