A national demonstration in support of Nicolás Maduro’s regime and against the recent U.S. operation that removed him from power was coordinated in part by the Marxist People’s Forum, activists and observers said.
Protests took place in multiple cities, drawing participants who carried signs backing Venezuelan sovereignty and condemning American intervention. Organizers with the People’s Forum played a central role in mobilizing demonstrators, using social media, community networks, and affiliated groups to spread word of the events.
Participants at the rallies expressed solidarity with Maduro and his supporters, decrying foreign interference and calling for peaceful solutions to Venezuela’s political turmoil. Speakers at some gatherings criticized U.S. foreign policy broadly and framed the raid that led to Maduro’s capture as an overreach.
The demonstrations highlighted the ability of left-wing activist networks to quickly assemble coordinated actions on short notice, with the People’s Forum’s involvement reflecting its ongoing engagement in international solidarity movements and anti-war organizing.
Law enforcement in cities where protests occurred monitored the marches for public safety, and most events remained peaceful without major incidents reported. The turnout varied by location, with larger crowds in major metropolitan centers.
The protests come as Venezuelan politics and U.S. policy continue to draw intense national debate, and the involvement of organized political groups underscores how international affairs can intersect with domestic activism. Observers say the demonstrations serve as a reminder of the deep ideological divides that shape responses to foreign policy decisions and military actions.