The ‘Great Protest for Truth’ in Venezuela and several countries

This Saturday, August 17, various demonstrations took place around the world in support of the “Great Protest for Truth” to demand a prompt resolution to the allegations of fraud in the Venezuelan presidential elections.

The Venezuelan opposition is demanding that the victory of its candidate Edmundo González Urrutia be respected, and has called for demonstrations against the re-election of Nicolás Maduro. Demonstrations had been called in more than 300 cities, including Caracas, led by opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Caracas trembles; Maduro’s departure is demanded

Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, was one of the places where most protesters gathered, carrying flags, banners and copies of voting records, demanding that Urrutia be recognized as the president-elect.

María Corina Machado arrived at the scene, having reappeared in public after two weeks of being kept under guard, after Nicolás Maduro accused her of an attempted coup d’état.

Mexico: People from the Monument to the Revolution demand fair elections in Venezuela

Venezuelans gather at the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City to support their fellow citizens still residing in the country, and to demand fair elections following Maduro’s controversial re-election.

“I want Venezuela free”: protests in Australia

In downtown Sydney, Australia, chants of “I want Venezuela free” and “Sovereignty, peaceful transition to democracy: Long live free Venezuela, glory to the brave people” were read on some banners displayed in downtown Sydney, where the South American country’s national anthem was sung!

In Paris they demand freedom in Venezuela

From the capital of France, dozens of Venezuelans gathered to demand freedom in their native country, this after the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela proclaimed Nicolás Maduro as re-elected president of Venezuela on August 2, 2024.

“Venezuela won on June 28” they claim in South Korea

Venezuelan and Korean protests also took place in South Korea. “On June 28, Venezuela won and there will be no corner of the world where we will not express it,” they said.