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Monday, Jan 05, 2026
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Anti-War Demonstrators Rally in Washington Against U.S. Military Action on Venezuela
Hundreds gather outside the White House to oppose U.S. strikes and potential escalation of conflict in Venezuela
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest recent and potential U.S. military action involving Venezuela, reflecting broader public concern over American intervention abroad.
The gathering brought together anti-war advocates, civil society groups and community organisers on Pennsylvania Avenue, where participants voiced opposition to strikes carried out near Venezuelan territory and warnings of possible further escalation.
Protesters displayed signs with messages urging U.S. leadership to refrain from war and focus on diplomacy, expressing fears that military involvement could lead to broader conflict in the region.
Many speakers and participants drew attention to the human costs of military operations and called on Congress and the administration to prioritise peaceful solutions and oversight.
The demonstration was part of a series of rallies held in Washington and other cities across the United States in recent weeks, including coordinated actions against military build-ups in the Caribbean and potential ground engagements in Venezuela.
Organisers from anti-war coalitions and grassroots networks underscored their demand for restraint, emphasising the importance of respecting international law and avoiding further violence.
Some activists also connected the protests to larger debates over foreign policy, U.S. military spending and the role of American forces abroad, arguing that public resources should be directed toward domestic priorities rather than interventionist operations.
The rally in the nation’s capital underscored a continuing domestic dialogue over the appropriate scope of U.S. action in the Western Hemisphere amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Despite differences in perspective, the demonstrators shared a common message: opposition to war and a call for peaceful engagement with Venezuela.
Participants pledged to maintain public pressure on policymakers and to organise further events aimed at fostering accountability and dialogue on U.S. foreign policy directions.
The gathering brought together anti-war advocates, civil society groups and community organisers on Pennsylvania Avenue, where participants voiced opposition to strikes carried out near Venezuelan territory and warnings of possible further escalation.
Protesters displayed signs with messages urging U.S. leadership to refrain from war and focus on diplomacy, expressing fears that military involvement could lead to broader conflict in the region.
Many speakers and participants drew attention to the human costs of military operations and called on Congress and the administration to prioritise peaceful solutions and oversight.
The demonstration was part of a series of rallies held in Washington and other cities across the United States in recent weeks, including coordinated actions against military build-ups in the Caribbean and potential ground engagements in Venezuela.
Organisers from anti-war coalitions and grassroots networks underscored their demand for restraint, emphasising the importance of respecting international law and avoiding further violence.
Some activists also connected the protests to larger debates over foreign policy, U.S. military spending and the role of American forces abroad, arguing that public resources should be directed toward domestic priorities rather than interventionist operations.
The rally in the nation’s capital underscored a continuing domestic dialogue over the appropriate scope of U.S. action in the Western Hemisphere amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Despite differences in perspective, the demonstrators shared a common message: opposition to war and a call for peaceful engagement with Venezuela.
Participants pledged to maintain public pressure on policymakers and to organise further events aimed at fostering accountability and dialogue on U.S. foreign policy directions.
