UPDATE: More protests are set to unfold across the Chicago area today following the U.S. military’s strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Demonstrators gathered in downtown Chicago yesterday, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the operation, expressing outrage over the military action.
The protests began on Saturday at Federal Plaza, where hundreds of people converged to voice their opposition to Trump’s decision. Many consider this a reckless act of war, raising concerns over U.S. intervention in foreign conflicts. Protesters argue that the administration should prioritize pressing issues domestically instead.
Conversely, some Venezuelan nationals welcomed the removal of Maduro, although they question why Congress was not informed prior to the military operation. Trump indicated that the U.S. will oversee Venezuela during a transitional period. Maduro is currently detained in a Brooklyn, New York, facility, facing serious drug and weapons charges.
As tensions rise, demonstrations are expected to escalate today in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and in the northern suburb of Schaumburg. Protesters are determined to make their voices heard in response to what they see as an unjustified military engagement.
Venezuela’s vice president addressed the nation via state television, calling for Maduro’s immediate release and condemning U.S. actions. As the situation unfolds, many are left grappling with the implications of the U.S. military’s involvement in Venezuela.
Stay tuned for further updates as events continue to develop.
