South African Protesters Demand Release of Venezuela's Maduro
In a bold display of solidarity, hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Johannesburg on Saturday, calling for the release of Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro. The demonstration, led by members of the South African Communist Party and various trade unions, was a powerful rebuke to US intervention in Venezuela.Protesters Demand Release of Maduro
The protesters, who gathered outside the American consulate in Sandton, delivered a memorandum to the US authorities, urging them to release President Maduro. The move was seen as a significant show of support for the Venezuelan leader, who has been at the center of a bitter power struggle with opposition forces.
South African Leaders Weigh In
The protest was led by Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA), who told the crowd that the demonstration was a lawful and peaceful expression of solidarity with the Venezuelan people. The event also drew attention from South African leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has urged the UN to take action in response to US intervention in Venezuela.
US Capture of Maduro Sparks Global Outrage
The capture of President Maduro by US forces has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from around the world. The move has been seen as a brazen act of aggression, with many countries calling for an end to US intervention in Venezuela's internal affairs.
As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the people of South Africa and beyond will not stand idly by while their brothers and sisters are subjected to foreign interference. The protest in Johannesburg was a powerful reminder that solidarity knows no borders, and that together, we can demand justice and accountability for all.
