The world reacted swiftly to the stunning events in Caracas. President Trump authorized a military operation that culminated in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, triggering immediate and widespread condemnation from certain corners of the international community.
Among the most vocal critics is a coalition identifying itself as “No War on Venezuela.” This group quickly mobilized, calling for protests targeting U.S. embassies, military installations, and even arms manufacturers, framing the intervention as a violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and a suppression of the people’s right to self-determination.
A key organizing force behind these protests appears to be the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ). The AFGJ distributed a flyer urging “mass resistance,” advocating for rallies, campus teach-ins, and disruptions to supply chains supporting what they term “imperialist aggression.”
The AFGJ has a long-standing history of opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. In a recent statement, the group explicitly linked the events in Venezuela to the deployment of National Guard troops within the United States, alleging a pattern of hemispheric repression targeting those who resist authority.
Financial records reveal a significant connection between the AFGJ and the Open Society Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded by George Soros and now led by his son, Alex Soros. In 2020, the Open Society Foundation provided the AFGJ with a grant of $250,000, ostensibly earmarked for climate justice initiatives within Black communities.
The timing of this funding, coupled with the AFGJ’s prominent role in organizing opposition to the Venezuelan intervention, has raised questions about the motivations and broader strategy behind the protests. The AFGJ argues that the actions in Venezuela represent a unified strategy of repression, both abroad and domestically.
Maduro and his wife are now facing serious charges in a U.S. federal court, accused of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, narco-terrorism, and weapons offenses. Both have entered pleas of not guilty, setting the stage for a high-profile legal battle that will undoubtedly fuel further international debate.
The military operation itself followed months of escalating U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, signaling a clear intent to address the situation in Venezuela directly. The capture of Maduro and Flores marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. policy towards the nation, with far-reaching implications for regional stability and international relations.
The AFGJ’s statement draws a stark parallel between the situation in Caracas and cities within the United States, suggesting a unified approach to suppressing dissent. They claim that, to the Pentagon, all forms of resistance – whether in Venezuela or on American soil – are viewed as equally threatening.
