| The threats against Bolivarian Venezuela by U.S. imperialism and their junior partners in the Lima Group and the European Union were definitively answered by a mobilization of people power in Venezuela and across the world on February 23. The trojan horse ‘aid’ never made it across the Venezuelan border. The number and wide diversity of united solidarity actions throughout the weekend had an impact on the course of events.
Actions were held on six continents, across Australia, the Philippines, India, Guinea-Bissau, Germany, Spain, England, Costa Rica, Barbados, Canada, upwards of 70 cities in the United States – 153 actions globally – united in the rallying cry: No U.S. war on Venezuela!
View photos, videos, and read reports from this tremendous international mobilization here, and be sure to send in pictures from your demonstration to info@nowaronvenezuela.org if you’ve not already done so.
While the weekend was an important victory in the struggle to defend Venezuela, the fight is far from over. On Monday, the so-called Lima Group convened in Bogota, Colombia, where U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stood alongside Juan Guaidó and promised a new round of devastating sanctions and ‘even stronger’ action to attempt to overturn the Bolivarian Revolution.
The struggle to defend Venezuela pushes forward! Here’s what you can do:
- IN THE EVENT OF MILITARY INTERVENTION IN VENEZUELA – HIT THE STREETS & SHUT IT DOWN! If the U.S. or its allies take military action against Venezuela, we must immediately help step up the militancy and take our resistance to the streets. Grassroots acts of civil disobedience, student actions, strikes, shut downs, sit ins and blockades are being discussed. No business as usual! Help become a global voice to demand NO WAR! Make preparations in your city for emergency actions the day after any military action. Discuss plans now on times and places to gather in case military action against Venezuela occurs.
- Gather signatures on President Nicolás Maduro’s ‘Open Letter to the People of the United States.’ People in Venezuela and across the world are collecting signatures on this letter as an act of solidarity and resistance. Organize groups in your community to gather signatures, using the formatted letter and signature sheet on the website. This is also a great opportunity to talk with people about the reality of the situation in Venezuela, using the fact sheets and other materials. You can also sign and share the petition online.
- Join the ‘No U.S. War on Venezuela’ contingent at March 16 and March 30 demonstrations in Washington, DC. On March 16 and March 30, major demonstrations are planned in DC to demand U.S. & NATO Hands off Venezuela. March with our contingent and join us to deliver many thousands of petition signatures on the ‘Open Letter’ on both days to the White House. More info on time and location coming soon.
Our efforts to broaden international solidarity are critical. Venezuelan President Maduro sent a message of thanks to the solidarity demonstrations. Film maker, musician, Boots Riley denounced U.S. plans for intervention as he accepted an award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Do you have ideas, or other activities planned you’d like help organizing or promoting? We want to hear from you! Get in touch at info@nowaronvenezuela.org |
