‘Criminal Gringo’: Far-Left Protest Trump’s Toppling of Maduro in Madrid

Far-left activists gathered outside the United States Embassy in Madrid on Saturday to protest against the “imperialist” overthrow of Venezuela’s former socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration. The protesters, holding banners and chanting slogans, expressed their solidarity with Maduro and condemned the United States for intervening in the internal affairs of Venezuela.

The protest, organized by various far-left groups, drew a diverse crowd of activists, students, and concerned citizens. They were united in their opposition to what they saw as an attempt by the United States to impose its will on another sovereign nation. The protesters accused the Trump administration of orchestrating a coup in Venezuela and called for an end to the interference in the country’s political affairs.

One of the speakers at the protest, Maria Sanchez, a member of the Anti-Imperialist Committee, said, “We are here today to denounce the criminal actions of the United States in Venezuela. The people of Venezuela have the right to choose their own government without any outside interference. We stand in solidarity with Maduro and the Venezuelan people in their fight against imperialism.”

The protest was also joined by members of the Venezuelan community in Madrid who expressed their concern for their homeland. Juan Perez, a Venezuelan living in Madrid, said, “We are here to show our support for our president and our country. Maduro may not be perfect, but he was democratically elected by the people of Venezuela, and that should be respected.”

The protest was peaceful, with no reports of any violent incidents. The activists were determined to make their voices heard and to raise awareness about what they saw as a grave injustice being committed in Venezuela. They also called for the release of political prisoners and an end to the economic sanctions imposed on the country.

The protest comes at a time when tensions between the United States and Venezuela are at an all-time high. The Trump administration has been openly supportive of the opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who declared himself as the interim president of Venezuela in January. The United States, along with several other countries, has recognized Guaidó as the legitimate leader of Venezuela, while Maduro still enjoys the support of powerful allies such as Russia and China.

The United States has also imposed harsh economic sanctions on Venezuela, crippling its economy and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the country. The Trump administration has justified these actions as a way to pressure Maduro to step down and allow for a democratic transition. However, critics argue that these sanctions are only hurting the ordinary citizens of Venezuela and are not achieving their intended purpose.

The protesters in Madrid echoed this sentiment, calling out the United States for its “hypocritical” actions. They pointed to the long history of US intervention in Latin America, often in support of authoritarian regimes, and accused the United States of only caring about its own interests in Venezuela.

The protest ended with a call to action for the international community to condemn the United States’ involvement in Venezuela and to stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people. The activists vowed to continue their protests and raise awareness about the situation in Venezuela until there is a peaceful resolution.

The United States Embassy in Madrid did not issue any statement in response to the protest. However, the demonstration gained widespread media coverage, with many outlets highlighting the growing opposition to the United States’ actions in Venezuela.

The protest in Madrid serves as a reminder that the people of Venezuela are not alone in their struggle against outside interference. The far-left activists who gathered outside the US Embassy showed their determination to stand up against what they see as an unjust and imperialist action by the United States. Their message was clear – the people of Venezuela deserve the right to self-determination and the international community must respect that.