Thousands flooded Caracas streets this week, chanting slogans and waving banners demanding Washington release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from U.S. custody. Grassroots community groups organized the protests following tightened American sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector earlier this month.
🔥 Why it matters: Tensions escalated after U.S. authorities detained Maduro during a diplomatic visit to New York last week, citing longstanding corruption charges. Protesters argue the move violates international law, with one organizer telling crowds: 'This isn’t just about Maduro – it’s about respecting our sovereignty.'
💡 Bigger picture: The Biden administration recently froze $2 billion in Venezuelan assets, citing 'anti-democratic practices.' Meanwhile, Caracas has partnered with BRICS nations to bypass Western financial systems – a strategy gaining traction across Global South economies.
