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Venezuelans Reject Imperialism and Donald Trump

IN PICTURES: Venezuelans marched in the streets of Caracas against U.S. imperialism.
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Hundreds of Venezuelans congregated in the capital Caracas to march against imperialism.
Hundreds of Venezuelans congregated in the capital Caracas to march against imperialism. Photo:teleSUR
On Friday, U.S. President Trump spoke of considering military action against Venezuela's Bolivarian government.
On Friday, U.S. President Trump spoke of considering military action against Venezuela's Bolivarian government. Photo:teleSUR
Many allies of the United States have condemned his statements, and are not in support of military action against the Latin American country and its government.
Many allies of the United States have condemned his statements, and are not in support of military action against the Latin American country and its government. Photo:teleSUR
China has spoken out against the U.S. president's statements, and has demanded that there be “no interference in the internal affairs of third-party states”.
China has spoken out against the U.S. president's statements, and has demanded that there be “no interference in the internal affairs of third-party states”. Photo:teleSUR
Protesters were drawn from civil society groups, trade unions and other organizations.
Protesters were drawn from civil society groups, trade unions and other organizations. Photo:teleSUR
Protesters lined the streets, and persons young and old took part in the march.
Protesters lined the streets, and persons young and old took part in the march. Photo:teleSUR
This couple takes part in the Anti-Imperialist March.
This couple takes part in the Anti-Imperialist March. Photo:teleSUR
Thousands took part in the march.
Thousands took part in the march. Photo:teleSUR
At one point the rain fell. It did not dissuade the marchers.
At one point the rain fell. It did not dissuade the marchers. Photo:teleSUR
The protest began at 9 a.m. on Libertador Avenue and headed towards Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Bolivarian Revolutionary government.
The protest began at 9 a.m. on Libertador Avenue and headed towards Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Bolivarian Revolutionary government. Photo:teleSUR
Venezuela's President Maduro met with the protestors when the protest ended in front of Miraflores Place.
Venezuela's President Maduro met with the protestors when the protest ended in front of Miraflores Place. Photo:teleSUR
President Maduro has called the U.S. president's comments about a
President Maduro has called the U.S. president's comments about a "military option" in Venezuela vulgar. He says Monday's march was the best response to the threat. Photo:teleSUR
President Maduro said that Venezuela was a country of peace, and he drew reference to the white-supremacist marches that took place in Charlottesville over the weekend.
President Maduro said that Venezuela was a country of peace, and he drew reference to the white-supremacist marches that took place in Charlottesville over the weekend. Photo:teleSUR
"The U.S. president refers to Venezuela as a very dangerous disaster, while his government cannot find solutions to complex problems like the mass consumption of different drugs, racial discrimination, consumerism, and inequality ... which have caused and continue to cause so much harm to humanity," said Vladimir Padrino Lopez, Venezuela’s Defense Minister . Photo:teleSUR
“For this reason, we express our solidarity with the people of the United States and their noble social aspirations,
“For this reason, we express our solidarity with the people of the United States and their noble social aspirations," said Vladimir Padrino Lopez, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Photo:teleSUR
“With the objective of protecting its economic interests the United States has historically spilled blood in the name of liberty and freedom,
“With the objective of protecting its economic interests the United States has historically spilled blood in the name of liberty and freedom," said Elisabeth Bellorin, a public worker. Photo:teleSUR
Unlike the United States, the governments of China, Germany and Uruguay have said that the only way to resolve the Venezuelan crisis is to guarantee its sovereignty and peace, and encourage dialogue between the government and the opposition.
Unlike the United States, the governments of China, Germany and Uruguay have said that the only way to resolve the Venezuelan crisis is to guarantee its sovereignty and peace, and encourage dialogue between the government and the opposition. Photo:teleSUR
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is in Colombia, speaking with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Sunday, he said
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is in Colombia, speaking with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Sunday, he said "The United States will not rest and will not relent until Venezuela is restored to a full and prosperous democracy." Photo:teleSUR
At that same press conference Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said, “We must do everything possible so that democracy is re-established in Venezuela...But as friends, we must tell each other the truth and I told Vice President Pence that the possibility of military intervention must not be contemplated.
At that same press conference Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said, “We must do everything possible so that democracy is re-established in Venezuela...But as friends, we must tell each other the truth and I told Vice President Pence that the possibility of military intervention must not be contemplated." Photo:teleSUR
The streets of Caracas filled with protesters
The streets of Caracas filled with protesters Photo:teleSUR
Protesters held images of Simone Bolivar to reinforce their support for the Bolivarian government.
Protesters held images of Simone Bolivar to reinforce their support for the Bolivarian government. Photo:teleSUR
Claudia Echeverria of La Pastora parish says that Venezuelans “will not permit imperialism to put its claws on our country.”
Claudia Echeverria of La Pastora parish says that Venezuelans “will not permit imperialism to put its claws on our country.” Photo:teleSUR
The protest against imperialism and the U.S. president's hostile statements brought out Venezuelans in their numbers.
The protest against imperialism and the U.S. president's hostile statements brought out Venezuelans in their numbers. Photo:teleSUR
It's telling that while the U.S. president is vehemently opposed to the Constituent Assembly, many protesters walked with signs showing their support for the ANC.
It's telling that while the U.S. president is vehemently opposed to the Constituent Assembly, many protesters walked with signs showing their support for the ANC. Photo:teleSUR
Published 14 August 2017
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