Over 200 Filipinos in Manila Burn US Flags Over Venezuelan President Capture
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Over 200 Filipinos protest at the US Embassy in Manila after the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, burning flags and demanding respect for sovereignty.
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Over 200 Filipinos gathered at the US Embassy in Manila on Monday to protest what they called “US imperialist aggression” after President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was captured. Protesters denounced airstrikes on Venezuelan cities and described Maduro’s capture as a “state-sponsored abduction.”
Flag-Burning and Slogans
The rally, organized by groups including Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Gabriela, saw protesters carrying banners saying ¡Manos fuera de Venezuela! (Hands off Venezuela!) and burning US flags in a show of defiance.
“These actions are not just wrong—they violate international law and human dignity,” said the Philippines-Bolivarian Venezuela Friendship Association (PBVFA).
Venezuela’s Oil and US Motives
Gabriela pointed out that Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, suggesting the US move is politically and economically motivated. The groups rejected claims that Venezuela is a terrorist or narcotics state and emphasized support for the country’s sovereignty.
Lawmakers and Church Leaders Speak Out
Philippine legislators joined the protests, with Rep. Leila de Lima calling the attack a dangerous precedent that undermines the rules-based global order. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David also warned that international law clearly prohibits such use of force against sovereign nations.
Call for Peace
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs urged both the US and Venezuela to resolve disputes peacefully and exercise restraint to avoid escalating tensions.