PARIS – In a striking display of international solidarity, dozens of demonstrators gathered at the Esplanade of Human Rights at Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower providing a symbolic backdrop, to vehemently protest recent US actions against Venezuela. The multinational rally, organized by a coalition of civil society organizations, expressed profound outrage over what participants labeled as unlawful aggression by the Trump administration.
The demonstration featured a diverse representation from across the globe, including associations representing Argentinians, Bolivians, Colombians, Cubans, Chileans, Ecuadorians, French, Hondurans, Malians, Mexicans, Nigerians, and Peruvians. Participants collectively denounced Washington’s recent measures as flagrant violations of established international legal frameworks.
Amid a sea of banners, national flags, and impassioned slogans, protesters demanded the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom they affirmed as the constitutionally legitimate leader of the South American nation. The gathering simultaneously called for respect of Venezuela’s national sovereignty and the fundamental right to self-determination, positioning the defense of these principles as crucial for maintaining peace throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the global community.
Speakers and organizers articulated that the true motivation behind the aggression targets Venezuela’s substantial natural resources—including petroleum, natural gas, gold reserves, and water—rather than purported concerns about drug trafficking or terrorism. The demonstration served as a platform to urge political entities worldwide to transcend partisan positions and unite in condemning what they characterized as a dangerous breach of the United Nations Charter.
In a related show of support, a separate solidarity event convened at Paris’s historic Place de la Bastille, drawing participation from French political parties, labor unions, and additional civic associations. This gathering echoed the condemnation of US foreign policy while issuing warnings that other sovereign nations might subsequently become targets of the current administration’s expansionist ambitions.