The Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a strong demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, voicing fierce condemnation against the United States for its actions in Venezuela. The protest, held at Raj Mahal Square, centered on allegations of US aggression and the unlawful abduction of Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Condemnation of Sovereign Attack and UN Charter Violation
The party's cadre and leaders asserted that the moves by the United States constitute a direct attack on an independent and sovereign nation. They emphasized that such actions represent a clear violation of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The primary demands from the protest were the immediate and unconditional release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores. Furthermore, the CPI urged the US to halt all attempts to install what it termed as "puppet regimes" in Venezuela and to cease efforts aimed at exploiting the country's vast oil reserves.
Unmasking the Motive: Oil and Expansionist Warnings
In a detailed statement released by its state office, the CPI linked the US stance directly to resource capture. The party pointed to statements from US President Donald Trump regarding the seizure of Venezuela's oil resources, calling it a revelation of the true motive behind the political maneuvering. The CPI also referenced remarks attributed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which warned that nations like Cuba and Mexico could be next in line for similar targeting. These comments were strategically linked by the party to the US 2025 National Security Strategy document, suggesting a pattern of expansionist policy.
A Stand Against Imperialist Intervention
The demonstration in Odisha's capital underscores the CPI's long-standing ideological position against what it perceives as imperialist intervention by Western powers. By organizing this public protest, the party aimed to draw local and national attention to the crisis in Venezuela, framing it not as an isolated incident but as part of a larger geopolitical strategy by the US to control resources and undermine sovereignty in Latin America and beyond. The event highlighted the party's commitment to international solidarity against forces it views as destabilizing democratically elected governments.
