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South African Protests Against U.S. Intervention in Venezuela

1/8/2026

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Protesters gathered outside the United States Embassy in Pretoria on January 8, 2026.
They opposed United States intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro.
Led by the South African Communist Party, they condemned United States actions, claiming they aimed to control Venezuela's oil reserves.
President Cyril Ramaphosa (President of South Africa) expressed concern that United States actions undermine Venezuela's sovereignty and called for Maduro's release.

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Protesters gathered outside the United States Embassy in Pretoria on January 8, 2026.
They opposed United States intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro.
Led by the South African Communist Party, they condemned United States actions, claiming they aimed to control Venezuela's oil reserves.
President Cyril Ramaphosa (President of South Africa) expressed concern that United States actions undermine Venezuela's sovereignty and called for Maduro's release.