Global and Domestic Protests Emerge in Response to US Military Action in Venezuela
Source: Telegram
Executive Summary
The US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered immediate protests in Europe and across the United States. Demonstrations are focused on opposition to US military intervention, accusations of imperialism, and concerns about illegal war making, with large scale, coordinated protests planned in major cities and near diplomatic and government sites.
Analysis
Public opposition to the US action in Venezuela is rapidly translating into visible street protests, driven by established anti war and socialist groups and amplified by international solidarity networks.
Demonstrations were reported in Athens and Brussels, including marches toward the US embassy and protests at the Venezuelan embassy, signaling early international backlash to the US operation.
In the United States, organizers announced protests in more than 100 cities on January 3 and 4, including New York City, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle.
Protest organizers argue the operation is about control of Venezuela’s oil and regional dominance, not counter narcotics or democracy, and accuse the Trump administration of acting without congressional approval.
High profile protest locations include Times Square, the White House, state capitols, and federal buildings, increasing security sensitivity around these sites.
Most protests appear organized and nonviolent, but the speed and scale of mobilization raise the risk of localized disruptions and security incidents, particularly near embassies and government facilities. Law enforcement presence has already increased in Washington, DC, where authorities responded to a reported bomb threat near the former Venezuelan embassy, though no device was found.
The protests reflect broader concern about the precedent set by the US capture of a sitting foreign head of state and Trump’s statement that the US will temporarily run Venezuela. If US involvement continues or expands, protest activity is likely to persist or grow.
