Hamburg loudly protests against US attack on Venezuela!

Hamburg loudly protests against US attack on Venezuela!

Things are boiling in the port city of Hamburg: Around 150 people gathered today at Hachmannplatz to protest against the new escalation in Venezuela. The background is the military activities of the USA, which culminated in an attack on the South American country yesterday and led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. The demonstration was organized by a coalition of left-wing groups who wanted to draw attention to the imperialist intervention under the slogan “Stop arms deliveries”. Up to 100 participants were originally expected, but the commitment of the demonstrators surprised the organizers and brought the crowd to 150 who marched through downtown Hamburg

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With their action, the protesters want to send a clear signal against the increasing military threats from the USA. These are not new: They have increased the reward for Maduro's arrest to an impressive $50 million, showing that they want to do everything they can to increase their influence. Another point of criticism raised loudly by the demonstrators is Washington's actions, whose activities are condemned as imperialist. The planned rally this Sunday in St. Pauli, at which around 1,000 participants are expected, shows that outrage over the American military action remains high.

Militias mobilized in Venezuela

Parallel to the demonstrations in Germany, the situation in Venezuela is taking on dramatic features. Nicolás Maduro has announced that he will respond to the “absurd threats” from the US by mobilizing 4.5 million militia members. Originally founded by Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan militia is officially said to have around 5 million members, although the actual numbers are believed to be lower. Maduro emphasizes the need to use “guns and missiles” to protect not only national security but also the country’s sovereignty.

Political tensions are rising as there are reports of several US ships being deployed to the Caribbean, with the Navy already having a presence off the Venezuelan coast with destroyers such as the USS Gravely and USS Jason Dunham. Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello hinted that US troops were operating in Venezuelan waters - a provocative statement that further inflamed the situation. Madura's criticism of "renewing extravagant and bizarre threats" leaves no doubt that he is determined to mobilize resistance.

International reactions and sanctions

The international community is looking forward to the developments. While Maduro speaks publicly about the US government and its intervention, one also notices a certain gratitude towards the international voices that have spoken out against this position. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected allegations that Maduro was linked to the Sinaloa cartel, which further complicated the already tense situation.

In conclusion, we can say that the situation in Venezuela could have a profound impact on the entire region given the US military intervention and the mobilization of militias. The people of Hamburg who are demonstrating against imperialist ambitions are only a small part of a broad resistance that is forming worldwide. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what consequences the current events will bring with them.