February 23, 2019: Worldwide Actions Declare Solidarity With Venezuela, Say NO to U.S. War

On the weekend of February 23, more than 150+ cities around the world held demonstrations in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and the Bolivarian Revolution. The rallying cry of the global demonstrations was: No U.S. war on Venezuela!

We will be updating and adding to this post regularly over the coming days as we receive and find information on more demonstrations, as well as posting reports that have been submitted. Please check back often and send any photos, videos, reports, or other information on demonstrations that have taken place to info@nowaronvenezuela.org.

Videos

President Nicolás Maduro Message to Solidarity Demonstrations

Bissau City, Guinea-Bissau

New York City

London, England

Compilation Video - Prepared by Coop Anti-War Cafe Berlin

Die Linke Solidarity with Venezuela

Dublin, Ireland

Toronto, Canada

Winnipeg, Canada

Edmonton, Canada

Ottawa, Canada

Valencia, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Halifax, Canada

Berlin, Germany

#23Feb Action Reports

Bissau City, Guinea Bissau

The activities were held in Bissau City, (capitol of Guinea-Bissau) at the Plaza of Che Guevara, today, 23 February. Petitions were signed to send to the U.N., the people of the U.S. demanding peace and repudiating any military intervention.

The People of Venezuela have decided in their millions, and their democratic decision is Nicolas Maduro.

Yo soy Nicolas Maduro! (I am Nicolas Maduros!)
Hasta la Victoria Siempre!

Onward to Final Victory!

Costa Rica

NoWaronVenezuela Costa Rica protested in front of the US embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica on Feb. 23 joining the groups around the world who protested a possible invasion of Venezuela by the United States. The Friends Peace Center called its members and like minded groups, such as the Committee in Solidarity with Venezuela, to participate.

There was an open mic and no holds barred. Speakers mentioned the invasion and support for many wars in Central America during the 80s and 90s, and the bogus war on Iraq since 1991. Venezuela could suffer a similar war only because of its petroleum reserves which are touted to be the largest in the world.

It was said that the US is not interested in the poverty in Venezuela - much of which is due to US pressures - as $30,000,000 of aid money is withheld, and BILLIONS of Venezuelan assets are frozen in the United States, while trade sanctions have denied the import of food and medicines.

Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela as external forces eye their oil reserves, and the threat of a conflict in the whole region is very dangerous.

Madrid, Spain

Convocada por los compañeros de Red Roja y el PCPE y apoyada por el FAI entre otras muchas organizaciones, anoche se celebró una concentración en la Puerta del Sol de Madrid para expresar el apoyo del pueblo madrileño a la Revolución Bolivariana y el repudio a la descarada agresión imperialista que se desarrolla en estos momentos y que no va a cesar en el futuro inmediato.

Al acto acudieron unos cientos de manifestantes, que se vieron continuamente hostigados por contramanifestantes que, organizados y financiados por la poderosa ultraderecha de la colonia venezolana en Madrid, se reunieron para reventar el acto, exhibiendo actitudes amenazadoras, ante la pasividad de una policía que mostró una tolerancia inusitada con una contramanifestación no comunicada.

En el acto se corearon consignas señalando a los EEUU como responsable de los intentos desesperados de llevar la guerra a Venezuela y de destruir todas las estructuras del estado como medio de hacerse con su control, ante la incapacidad de la propia oposición venezolana de ofrecer alternativa de gobierno alguna y la heroica resistencia del bravo y patriota pueblo venezolano arropando a su legítimo Presidente, Nicolás Maduro.

Read the full report from Frente Anti-imperialista Internationalista here

Vancouver, Canada

The Fire This Time Movement for Social Justice - Venezuela Solidarity Campaign was out of the streets of Vancouver, Canada for the "No War on Venezuela" International Day of Action! Marching from the CBC to the Vancouver Art Gallery, the action brought together people from many different backgrounds, grassroots groups, organizations and parties in defense of the people of Venezuela and the democratically elected President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. As protesters chanted "No to Sanctions! No to War! US/Canada Hands Off Venezuela!" people passing by were encouraged to sign a petition demanding that the government of Canada end sanctions against Venezuela and end all meddling in Venezuela's internal affairs.

Lisbon, Portugal

In Portugal, Solidarity with Bolivarian Venezuela

Solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution and the Venezuelan people was in force in the political and cultural event that took place on February 22nd in the "A Voz do Operário" (Workers Voice) hall in Lisbon.

The defense of Peace, sovereignty and independence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the right of the people of Venezuela to decide their path - free from interference and threats of aggression, blackmail, sanctions and blockades - pulsated in a vibrant andheartfelt way, overcoming the distance that, after all, more than separating, unites the Portuguese people to the Venezuelan people.

In this initiative of solidarity, Ilda Figueiredo, of the Portuguese Council for Peace and Cooperation (CPPC) and Augusto Praça of the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers - Intersindical Nacional (CGTP-IN), representing the dozens of Portuguese organizations involved, as well as the ambassadors of the Republic of Cuba, Mercedes Martínez, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Lucas Rincon Romero.

It was denounced in the initiative, the ongoing coup planned and executed by the USA against Venezuela and the Venezuelan people, through the staged self-proclamation of Guaidó as 'interim president', in fact a puppet created and handled by the Trump Administration. It was also denounced that the action of destabilization, interference and aggression of the United States aims to attack the affirmation of sovereignty by the Venezuelan people and to plunder their wealth.

It also denounced the provocation mounted around so-called "humanitarian aid", a genuine cover to promote interference and military aggression. It has also been pointed out that problems that affect Venezuela and its people have in their origin the US blockade and sanctions against the country, replicated by some other countries of the region and Europe.

Also criticized was the lamentable role assumed by the Portuguese Government in this process, becoming an active accomplice of the US coup, namely through the recognition of a so-called "interim president", in disrespect of the Venezuelan Constitution. A grave and shameful decision that is not only totally contrary to International Law and to the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, but also to the interests of the large Portuguese community in Venezuela.

Several artists made a point of expressing their solidarity with the Venezuelan people and their Revolution. El Sur, Freddy Locks, Jorge Rivotti, Sebastião Antunes and theduo Tiago Santos and Sofia Lisboa sang and delighted the participants with sounds of struggle, resistance and friendship,in the initiative of solidarity, presented by actor Fernando Lopes.

"Venezuela will win!", The slogan that sounded more than once, achieved in that session all its meaning: feeling thatthe victories of the Venezuelan people are also victories of the Portuguese people, for the paths they open and the example they constitute. We shall win!

En Portugal, Solidariedad con la Venezuela Bolivariana

Solidaridad con la Revolución Bolivariana y el pueblo venezolano ha estado vigorosa en el evento político y cultural celebrado el 22 de febrero en la sala de "Voz do Operário" (Voz del Trabajador) en Lisboa.

La defensa de la paz, de la soberanía e independencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, del derecho del pueblo de Venezuela a decidir su camino - libre de injerencias y amenazas de agresión, de chantajes, sanciones y bloqueos - pulsó de forma vibrante y sentida, superando la distancia, qué en lugar de separar, une el pueblo portugués al pueblo venezolano.

En este acto de solidaridad intervinieran Ilda Figueiredo, del Consejo Portugués para la Paz y la Cooperación (CPPC), e Augusto Praça, de la Confederación General de Trabajadores Portugueses - Intersindical Nacional (CGTP-IN), en nombre de las decenas de organizaciones que participaran en la llamada, así como los embajadores de la República de Cuba, Mercedes Martínez, y de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Lucas Rincón Romero.

En el acto fue denunciado el golpe en curso planificado y ejecutado por EEUU contra Venezuela y el pueblo venezolano, a través de la escenada auto-proclamación de Guaidó como 'presidente interino', en realidad un títere creado y manejado por la Administración Trump. También se ha denunciado que la acción de desestabilización, injerencia y agresión de EEUU tiene por objeto atacar la afirmación de la soberanía del pueblo venezolano y saquear sus riquezas.

También se denunció la provocación montada en torno a la llamada ayuda humanitaria, una auténtica cobertura para promover la injerencia y la agresión militar. También se ha señalado que problemas que afectan a Venezuela y su pueblo tienen en su causa el bloqueo y las sanciones norteamericanas contra el país, replicadas por algunos otros países de la región y de Europa.

También fue criticado el desafortunado papel desempeñado por el Gobierno portugués en este proceso, convirtiéndose en cómplice activo del golpe de Estado de Estados Unidos, en parte, mediante el reconocimiento de un llamado "presidente interino", en violación de la Constitución venezolana. Una decisión grave y vergonzosa que no sólo es completamente contraria al derecho internacional y la Constitución de la República Portuguesa, como socava los intereses de la numerosa comunidad portuguesa en Venezuela.

En la sesión presentada por el actor, Fernando Jorge Lopes, varios otros artistas manifestaron su solidaridad con el pueblo venezolano y su Revolución. El Sur, Freddy Locks, Jorge Rivotti, Sebastião Antunes y el duo Tiago Santos y Sofia Lisboa cantaron y encantaron a los participantes en el acto de solidaridad con los sonidos de la lucha, de la fuerza y la amistad.

"Venezuela va a ganar!", La consigna que se oyó más de una vez, ganaron en esa sesión todo su sentido: la sensación de las victorias del pueblo de Venezuela, como victorias también de la población portuguesa, por la forma en que abrieron caminos y por el ejemplo que constituyen. Venceremos!

Em Portugal, Solidariedade com a Venezuela Bolivariana

A solidariedade com a Revolução Bolivariana e o povo venezuelano esteve em força no acto político e cultural que se realizou dia 22 de Fevereiro no salão da «A Voz do Operário», em Lisboa.

A defesa da Paz, da soberania e independência da República Bolivariana da Venezuela, do direito do povo da Venezuela a decidir o seu caminho – livre de ingerências e ameaças de agressão, de chantagens, sanções e bloqueios – pulsou de forma vibrante e sentida, ultrapassando a distância que, afinal, mais do que separar, une o povo português ao povo venezuelano.

Neste acto de solidariedade intervieram Ilda Figueiredo, do Conselho Português para a Paz e Cooperação (CPPC), e Augusto Praça, da Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses – Intersindical Nacional (CGTP-IN), em representação das dezenas de organizações portuguesas envolvidas na sua convocação, assim como os embaixadores da República de Cuba, Mercedes Martínez, e da República Bolivariana da Venezuela, Lucas Rincón Romero.

No acto foi denunciado o golpe em curso planeado e executado pelos EUA contra a Venezuela e o povo venezuelano, através da encenada auto-proclamação de Guaidó como 'presidente interino', na realidade um fantoche criado e manuseado pela Administração Trump. Foi igualmente denunciado que a acção de desestabilização, ingerência e agressão dos EUA visa atacar a afirmação da soberania do povo venezuelano e saquear as suas riquezas.

Foi igualmente denunciada a provocação montada em torno da chamada «ajuda humanitária», uma autêntica cobertura para promover a ingerência e a agressão militar. Tendo sido igualmente apontado que problemas que atingem a Venezuela e o seu povo têm na sua causa o bloqueio e as sanções norte-americanas contra o país, replicadas por alguns outros países da região e da Europa.

Foi ainda criticado o lamentável papel assumido pelo Governo português em todo este processo, tornando-se um cúmplice activo do golpe dos EUA, nomeadamente através do reconhecimento de um dito «presidente interino», em desrespeito da Constituição venezuelana. Uma grave e vergonhosa decisão que é não só totalmente contrária ao Direito Internacional e à Constituição da República Portuguesa, como põe em causa os interesses da numerosa comunidade portuguesa na Venezuela.

Na sessão apresentada pelo actor, Fernando Jorge Lopes, vários outros artistas fizeram questão de manifestar a sua solidariedade com o povo venezuelano e a sua Revolução. El Sur, Freddy Locks, Jorge Rivotti, Sebastião Antunes e a dupla Tiago Santos e Sofia Lisboa cantaram e encantaram os participantes no acto de solidariedade com sons de luta, resistência e amizade.

«Venezuela vencerá!», a palavra de ordem que ali soou por mais de uma vez, ganhou naquela sessão todo o seu significado: sentindo as vitórias do povo venezuelanocomo também sendo do povo português, pelo caminho que desbravam e pelo exemplo que constituem. Venceremos!

Jeju, Korea

USA, Hands Off Venezuela!: Solidarity from Jeju, Korea, Feb. 23, 2019

The people in Gangjeong village, Jeju, who have fought long against the Jeju navy base, send greetings and solidarity to the people of Venezuela. People of Jeju are also fighting against the 2nd Jeju airport (air force base) project. We understand that both -though they are South Korea's -could be utilized for the Unites States' strategic purpose to dominate the northeast Asia. We, people in Jeju, demand to stop the militarization of Jeju. In the similar context, we understand Venezuela people's rights to self-determination are greatly infringed by the United States Wall street and Pentagon. We send our strong solidarity to the people of Venezuela who resist to imperialism. USA, Hands off Venezuela! No War on Venezuela!

Hamburg, Germany

On 23. February in Hamburg, Germany a couple of hundred activists from Venezuela, Chile and other South American states and from Germany protested against any US intervention in Venezuela. The rally followed a demonstration the previous week which began in Altona and ended at the US Consulate.

At both events flyers supporting the rights of the Venezuelan people and condemning intervention were distributed, speeches were held and live hip-hop music played.

Liverpool, England

On Saturday 23 February, Liverpool Revolutionary Communist Group and Liverpool Socialist Appeal organised a march and rally in support of the Bolivarian Revolution and the Venezuelan Constitution and against the imperialist coup. Around 50 people attended, chanting and talking to those who passed by about what is going on.

No sanctions! No coup! Hands off Venezuela!

Dublin, Ireland

A broad alliance of political groupings, peace and human rights activists, and speakers gathered together outside the US embassy in Ballsbridge Dublin as part this international rally against yet another intervention war, this time on oil rich Venezuela. This event was organised by 'Venezuela Ireland Network' with support from the Peace and Neutrality Alliance.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Protest in solidarity with people of Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro took place at the embassy of Venezuela in Sofia. This is the second protest in Sofia after the 27-th january action. All participants comdemn US intervention in Venezuela and the threat that US and EU imperialism poses towards Latin America. Embassador Orietta Caponi also joined the protest and called for peace and respect of international law. Protest lasted more then one hour despite the wintry weather.

Protesters demand peace and support all achievments of Bolivarian revolution. We will not stand aside and give up to warmongers whereever and by any means they act. We oppose bulgarian goverment for its position in favour of EU colonialism – that is not the voice of bulgarian people.

Long live the revolution! Imperialism will be defeated worldwide! Maduro, venseremos!

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Albany, NY

Hands off Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | Noon
Wolf Rd and Central Ave
Contact: 518-281-1968

Amman, Jordan

No War on Venezuela
Friday, February 23 | 4pm
Embassy of Venezuela

Amsterdam, Netherlands

No war on Venezuela
Saturday, February 23

Ann Arbor, MI

Hands off Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | 12 noon
Rally at the Federal Building | Liberty Street and Fifth Avenue
Organized by: Ann Arbor Coalition Against the War | Contact: 734-662-6036

Atlanta

Monday, Feb. 18, 6-8pm, Special WRFG 89.3FM program :US Hands off Venezuela! Local and national anti-war and social justice activists provide facts and analysis exposing the 20 year campaign by the US to overturn the Bolivarian Revolution with its radical program to end poverty and empower the mass of people. Also streamed at wrfg.org and on mobile apps.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4-5pm. Join Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition’s weekly vigil at Moreland and Ponce de Leon to oppose all US actions to bring about a coup against the elected president, Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela..

Friday, Feb. 22, noon-1pm, Colony Square Peace vigil at Peachtree and 15th St. No War on Venezuela!

Saturday, Feb. 23, 1-3:30pm Stand with Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution! Town Hall Meeting, The Arts Exchange, 2148 Newnan St., East Point 30344. Videos, speakers, discussion. For more information, atlantawwp@gmail.com or atlantaiac@aol.com

Saturday, Feb. 23, 5-7pm, Tune in to WRFG’s “Beyond Borders program for reports of No War on Venezuela actions around the US and the world. 89.3FM, wrfg.org

Austin, TX

Hands off Venezuela Rally
Saturday, February 23 | 12pm
Texas State Capitol
Organized by: Austin Anti-War Coalition

Baku, Azerbaijan

No war on Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | Details TBA

Baltimore, MD

No Coup, No Sanctions, No War on Venezuela
Saturday, February 23 | 4pm
33rd and N Charles Street
Sponsored by a host of groups and open to any and all who support our demands of no coup, no sanctions, no war on Venezuela. Initial sponsors include: Baltimore Peace Action; Baltimore Non-Violence Center; Baltimore Solidarity with Venezuela; Communist Party of Maryland; Peoples Power Assembly; Struggle for Socialism/La Lucha por Socialismo; Ujima Peoples Progress Party; Youth Against War & Racism (partial list)

Belfast, ME

No war on Venezuela
Saturday, February 23 | 12pm
Resistance Corner | Corner of High and Main St

Bengaluru, India

No War on Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | Details TBA
Organized by: Socialist Unity Center of India (C)

Berlin, Germany

No war on Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | 2pm
Berlin, Pariser Platz Brandenburger Tor US-Embassy
Organized by: Coop Antikriegscafe Berlin / Anti-NATO-Gruppe Berlin Brandenburg

Birmingham, England

No War on Venezuela!
Saturday, February 23 | 12pm
Erdington High Street

Join the Birmingham Revolutionary Communist Group at midday on Saturday 23rd February as we protest on Erdington High Street, demanding an end to British support for the imperialist-backed coup. Hands off Venezuela! We’ll also work to show that, despite the lies in the British press, Venezuela shows us that there is an alternative to austerity, plunder and war.