Protest Erupts in Madrid Over Venezuela

(MENAFN) Migrants and descendants from Latin America, together with Spanish allies, assembled outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid on Sunday to denounce what they referred to as U.S. involvement in Venezuela.

Demonstrators waved Latin American banners and shouted slogans defending the nation’s independence.

Traditional Andean flute melodies accompanied the gathering. Alberto Calderon, a performer in a folkloric Andean ensemble and descendant of Peruvian migrants, directed the rhythm and chorus.

He explained that the tunes, originating in the Andean highlands and shared across Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Argentina and Chile, existed long before modern borders and were adapted to reflect Venezuela’s current struggle.

The crowd proclaimed, "Venezuela, an immortal nation," and "For your resistance, the peoples of the world stand with you."

Araceli Munoz Rojas stated that she joined the protest to oppose what she described as U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, labeling it a breach of international law and national autonomy.

Miguel Sanchez, holding both Spanish and Argentine citizenship, cautioned that foreign intervention could establish a dangerous precedent for the wider region.

As the demonstration drew to a close, the music and chants slowly diminished, but participants highlighted unity and the enduring memory of outside interference in Latin America. The crowd sang, "Even if time passes, I can't forget you, it's impossible."

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