Leaders throughout Latin America and the world have rejected Tuesday’s coup attempt against Nicolas Maduro. A military uprising began Tuesday morning after a speech by opposition leader Juan Guaido. With full support of the United States and its allies, Guaido illegally proclaimed himself “interim president” in January.
In a tweet, Bolivian President Evo Morales condemned the attempted coup on Tuesday stating, “We strongly condemn the attempted coup d’état on #Venezuela the part of the right which is submissive to foreign interests. Sure that the courageous Bolivarian revolution at the head of the brother @NicolasMaduro, will be imposed on this new attack of the Empire.”
Morales went on to say that the United States “seeks to provoke violence and death in #Venezuela, does not care about human losses.” Morales also called on Latin American governments to condemn the coup attempt and prevent the escalation of violence.
Condenamos enérgicamente el intento de golpe de Estado en #Venezuela, por parte de la derecha que es sumisa a intereses extranjeros. Seguros que la valerosa Revolución Bolivariana a la cabeza del hermano @NicolasMaduro, se impondrá a este nuevo ataque del imperio.
— Evo Morales Ayma (@evoespueblo) April 30, 2019
Convocamos a gobiernos de #AméricaLatina a condenar el golpe de Estado en #Venezuela e impedir que la violencia cobre vidas de inocentes. Sería un nefasto antecedente dejar que la intromisión golpista se instale en la región. El diálogo y la paz deben imponerse sobre el golpe.
— Evo Morales Ayma (@evoespueblo) April 30, 2019
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel has likewise rejected the coup attempt, tweeting on Tuesday, “We reject this coup movement that seeks to fill the country with violence.” In his tweet, Diaz-Canel referred to the opposition as “traitors” who are creating “anxiety and terror.”
Rechazamos este movimiento golpista que pretende llenar de violencia al país. Los traidores que se han colocado al frente de este movimiento subversivo, han empleado tropas y policías con armas de guerra en una vía pública de la la ciudad para crear zozobra y terror #SomosCuba https://t.co/n1jIoABPvi
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) April 30, 2019
#Cuba stands by the legitimate government of #Venezuela that is calmly and courageously facing the new coup attempt by the pro-imperialist right with the complicity of the #US and lackey governments of the region.#SomosZonadePaz #SomosCuba #SomosContinuidad pic.twitter.com/zT7uDRmlud
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) April 30, 2019
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has also spoken out, calling for an end to aggression against Latin American countries. Rodriguez also condemned the coup attempt in a tweet on Tuesday saying, “We strongly condemn attempted coup d’etat on #Venezuela. Strong support and solidarity of #Cuba the constitutional President of that Sister Nation @NicolasMaduro to his government and to the Bolivarian and Chavista people.”
Condenamos enérgicamente intento de golpe de estado en marcha en #Venezuela. Firme apoyo y solidaridad de #Cuba al Presidente Constitucional de esa hermana nación @NicolasMaduro y a su gobierno y pueblo bolivariano y chavista. Cesen las agresiones a la paz de #NuestraAmérica.
— Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) April 30, 2019
Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department is following the events in Venezuela closely and released the following statement, according to TeleSUR.
Mexico reiterates its desire and commitment to finding a peaceful, democratic and dialogue-based solution to this crisis, always privileging unrestricted respect for human rights. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consultations are being held with the other sixteen Montevideo Mechanism countries in order to find a common path.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reportedly stated that he believes in both nonintervention and dialogue during a Tuesday morning press conference.
Brazil’s Worker’s Party congressman and journalist Paulo Pimenta tweeted on Tuesday, “it is very serious what is happening in Venezuela and it has a name: coup attempt.”
É muito grave o que está acontecendo na Venezuela e tem nome: tentativa de GOLPE DE ESTADO.
Com toda certeza Guaidó partiu para o tudo ou nada porque tem na retaguarda os EUA e sabemos que Trump é capaz de QUALQUER COISA para se apossar das maiores reservas de petróleo do mundo.
— Paulo Pimenta (@DeputadoFederal) April 30, 2019
Pimenta also shared video of Maduro supporters rallying in front of Miraflores Palace.
O povo da Venezuela já está na frente do Palácio Miraflores para defender o mandato do presidente eleito com 6 MILHÕES de votos pelo mesmo sistema eleitoral que elegeu Guaidó deputado com 90 mil votos.
EUA precisam entender que não cabe mais golpe de Estado na América Latina! pic.twitter.com/ZdePwrZQu3
— Paulo Pimenta (@DeputadoFederal) April 30, 2019
The government of Spain has taken to Twitter to denounce the violence in Venezuela and call for “a peaceful democratic process.”
El Gobierno de España desea que no se produzca un derramamiento de sangre en Venezuela, y reitera su apoyo a un proceso democrático pacífico en el país y su apuesta por la celebración inmediata de elecciones para la designación de un nuevo presidente. pic.twitter.com/Pw7cmSI6Tp
— La Moncloa (@desdelamoncloa) April 30, 2019
Early on Tuesday, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza denounced both Colombia and the United States for supporting the actions of self-proclaimed “interim president” Juan Guaido.
We inform the people of Venezuela that we are currently confronting and deactivating a small group of traitorous military personnel who positioned themselves in the Altamira Distributor to promote a coup d’état against the Constitution and the peace of the Republic… This attempt was joined by the murderous far-right… We call on the people to remain on high alert to, together with the glorious Bolivarian National Armed Forces, defeat the coup attempt and preserve peace… We denounce to the international community the support of the Colombian government for this new coup attempt in Venezuela. From Washington and Bogota, all the last months’ unsuccessful unconstitutional actions in Venezuela have been planned.”
Venezuelan minister Vladimir Padrino has states that military personnel “stand firm in defense of the National Constitution and its legitimate authorities.” President Nicolas Maduro has tweeted similar sentiments.
¡Nervios de Acero! He conversado con los Comandantes de todas las REDI y ZODI del País, quienes me han manifestado su total lealtad al Pueblo, a la Constitución y a la Patria. Llamo a la máxima movilización popular para asegurar la victoria de la Paz. ¡Venceremos!
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) April 30, 2019
Scenes from Caracas show Maduro supporters gathering in the streets, denouncing this latest coup attempt and US support for the opposition.
VA reporting live from Caracas. People have convened near and outside Miraflores Palace against another coup attempt. pic.twitter.com/iiph68MhxJ
— venezuelanalysis.com (@venanalysis) April 30, 2019
Venezuelans denounce the latest coup attempt and continued US aggression. Signs with Yankee Go Home and calling out US National Security Advisor are prevelant at today's mobilizations. Photos from VA on the ground in Caracas. pic.twitter.com/UKMX9gjwYu
— venezuelanalysis.com (@venanalysis) April 30, 2019
More images from VA's on the ground team reporting Venezuelans mobilizing in defense of their national sovereignty and peace outside Miraflores Palace in Caracas. pic.twitter.com/CvLuih0GGl
— venezuelanalysis.com (@venanalysis) April 30, 2019
In the United States, the Embassy Protection Collective continues to hold the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC, with the blessing of Venezuela’s government. As the situation continues to unfold in Venezuela, opposition supporters have gathered at the embassy.
Outside the Venezuelan embassy in dc, the pro Guaido crowd is getting very aggressive. They were shouting “you’re running out of time” and saying they’re going to take their embassy back. They’re also very white. pic.twitter.com/t5J26ZCWRn
— Rania Khalek (@RaniaKhalek) April 30, 2019
Opposition activists are trying to get me to jump from the second floor of the embassy building pic.twitter.com/FoNZNGYOC1
— Alex Rubinstein (@RealAlexRubi) April 30, 2019
Meanwhile, US Vice President Mike Pence stated “We are with you!” in a tweet directed at Juan Guaido and the National Assembly.
To @jguaido, the National Assembly and all the freedom-loving people of Venezuela who are taking to the streets today in #operacionlibertad—Estamos con ustedes! We are with you! America will stand with you until freedom & democracy are restored. Vayan con dios! #FreeVenezuela
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 30, 2019
Feature Photo | Protestors march in Washington DC calling for an end to US intervention in Venezuela. March 16, 2019 | Emma Fiala
Source | Geopolitics Alert
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