Demonstrations in more than 100 cities decry U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean and defend national sovereignty of Venezuela.

A worldwide day of action drew participants from more than 100 cities to express support for Venezuela and advocate for peace across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Under the slogan “Venezuela is not a threat, Venezuela is a hope,” organizers framed the mobilizations as a response to recent U.S. moves to deploy naval assets in the Caribbean, arguing the show of force risks regional stability and infringes on national sovereignty.

Rallies Span Five Continents

From South Africa to Australia—and across countries including Serbia, Malaysia, Colombia, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bolivia, and South Korea—demonstrators gathered in public squares and outside diplomatic missions to denounce what they described as “imperialist interference” in Venezuelan affairs.

Protesters said the coordinated actions sought to highlight the right of nations to self-determination and to condemn perceived attempts to undermine the Bolivarian nation’s sovereignty.

Organizers reported high turnout across multiple time zones, emphasizing the geographic breadth of the effort as evidence of sustained international concern.

While crowd sizes varied, the unified message was consistent: opposition to external military pressure and support for peaceful, negotiated solutions to regional disputes.

Organizers Decry U.S. Deployment

Participants characterized the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean as an escalation that extends beyond Venezuela.

They argued the deployments pose broader risks to Latin America’s peace and security, warning that show-of-force tactics can heighten tensions and narrow diplomatic off-ramps.

Advocacy groups and political movements involved in the day of action called on international institutions and national governments to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter, including non-intervention and respect for sovereignty.

They also urged dialogue mechanisms to address political disagreements without resorting to military posturing.

Voices From the Region

In Mexico, Paulo Lidaldo—of the International Affairs area of Unidad de las Izquierdas and a member of the International Antifascist organization—expressed solidarity with what he called the “brave people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its legitimate president.”

Lidaldo warned that the U.S. deployment in the Caribbean not only threatens Venezuela’s sovereignty but also endangers peace across Latin America.

Similar statements emerged from Latin American and international groups that participated in the mobilizations, with speakers emphasizing a shared commitment to regional peace, independent development, and the rejection of coercive measures.

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