The global day of protest called by social movements, political parties and human rights organizations under the slogan #BringThemBack was deployed this Tuesday in more than 60 cities around the world.
One month after the US military aggression against Venezuela on January 3, the campaign has succeeded in uniting diverse voices that agree in denouncing the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores as a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent for the sovereignty of nations. The international events, organized simultaneously and geographically distributed as follows:
America: Mass mobilizations in solidarity with Venezuela
United States: The Hands Off Venezuela movement led a protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York, where Venezuelan leaders are being held. Simultaneously, images of protest were projected in front of the UN headquarters .
Also in Colombia : Sit-ins and marches were held in Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Cucuta and Cartagena , with a strong presence of social organizations in front of the US embassy.
Meanwhile, in Brazil , the Landless Rural Workers Movement ( MTS ) carried out a symbolic action of planting trees at the Cuban Embassy in Brasilia, as an expression of resistance against the blockade and aggressions.
“The offensive of capital and imperialism against the peoples who fight for their sovereignty does not silence us. On the contrary: it strengthens us in collective resistance,” expressed the Landless Rural Workers Movement in Brazil.
Mexico City : The Anti-Imperialist Front gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy in the capital, joined by activists and social groups who condemned the kidnapping and demanded respect for Venezuelan sovereignty. The demonstration expressed international solidarity with the Bolivarian nation, demanded respect for its sovereignty, and called for the immediate release of its leaders.
Uruguay and El Salvador: Solidarity groups and movements organized events in Montevideo and San Salvador , reaffirming their support for the Venezuelan people and taking to the streets in plazas, communities, and embassies to denounce the military action against Venezuela.and the murder of more than 100 citizens.
Following their abduction, the Venezuelan president and his wife, Flores, appeared before the U.S. Federal Court in the Southern District of New York, where they both pleaded not guilty. The head of state declared himself a "prisoner of war." Voices from Uruguay rose up demanding their immediate release.
Africa: film forums and academic seminars
In Angola, Kenya, Uganda, and the Congo, the documentaries Nicolás, the Origin and From Yare to Miraflores were screened. In South Africa, the University of South Africa ( UNISA ) organized an academic seminar on the Venezuelan situation, while in Johannesburg, the national chapter of the campaign was launched.
Likewise, within the framework of the “Bring Them Back” Campaign in Mali, social movements and legal experts rallied in defense of and for the freedom of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores . In Senegal, pan-African organizations, youth movements, and political parties such as PASTEF / Cumbé International Anti-Imperialist Afro-descendant and African demanded the immediate release of Maduro and Flores. The PTAW party issued an official statement of support.
Europe: protests in capital cities and cultural events
In countries like Belgium , Germany , and Spain, several capital cities saw demonstrations in their main squares, with citizens carrying banners to demand the return of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores to the Bolivarian homeland and to protest US military interference in the South American nation . Brussels, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and numerous Spanish cities (Tenerife, Las Palmas, Vigo, Madrid, and the Basque Country) were the sites of large gatherings. In the Netherlands, a large demonstration took place in front of the US consulate in Amsterdam.
Meanwhile, in Austria , the Venezuelan embassy organized a screening of the documentary "Nicolás, the Origin" in conjunction with solidarity groups. Similarly, in Moscow , citizens gathered near the Venezuelan embassy, condemning the attack that left more than one hundred dead. Ambassador Jesús Salazar Velázquez expressed his gratitude for Russian support and denounced the violation of the UN Charter. In Minsk, commemorative events were held in Bolívar Square.
Asia and the Middle East: strategic alliances
Meanwhile, in the Asian region, several mobilizations in favor of peace in Venezuela, non-interference and the release of President Maduro were also carried out : in China and Vietnam : Film forums and diplomatic acts in Guangzhou and Hanoi.
South Korea: The People's Democratic Party and the 21st Century Che Guevara Defense Brigade protested in front of the US embassy in Seoul, chanting slogans such as "Free Maduro" and "Down with imperialism."
Türkiye : Student and youth movements gathered in Ankara. Aslı Sezen Sezgin, of Türkiye Gençlik Birliği, stated: "We stand with you wholeheartedly and demand the immediate release of the president and his wife."
Philippines: The forum “Sovereignty Under Siege: A Forum on Venezuela and Our Shared Struggle Against US Imperialism” was held, where the impact of coercive measures and the role of international media were discussed. Iraq, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia: Political and intellectual movements denounced military aggression and kidnapping.
Global slogan and international denunciation
The #BringThemBack campaign has become a central point of international coordination. Participants denounce Washington for subjecting Maduro and Flores to a rigged trial on baseless drug trafficking charges, part of a narrative used by the US administration to justify aggression and conceal its interests in Venezuela 's energy resources .
This was within just a minute of casually scrolling through the r/BuyFromEu thread that was just a few hours old at the time.
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