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US Attacks Venezuela, Sparks Protests and Controversial Laws

1/6/2026

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The United States attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, triggering protests.
In Sydney, 250 protesters opposed the attack under new laws limiting public assemblies after a terrorist incident.
The laws allow police to refuse protest applications.
Labor minister Courtney Houssos said the laws aim to keep the community safe.
Advocacy groups challenge the laws on constitutional grounds as a parliamentary inquiry examines banning certain phrases.

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The United States attacked Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, triggering protests.
In Sydney, 250 protesters opposed the attack under new laws limiting public assemblies after a terrorist incident.
The laws allow police to refuse protest applications.
Labor minister Courtney Houssos said the laws aim to keep the community safe.
Advocacy groups challenge the laws on constitutional grounds as a parliamentary inquiry examines banning certain phrases.