UPDATE: Major protests are set to unfold across the Chicago area today, following the U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Demonstrations are expected to intensify as discontent mounts against the Trump administration’s military actions.
Earlier today, protesters flooded Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago, just hours after President Donald Trump detailed the operation. Many demonstrators voiced their opposition, labeling the strikes an “unnecessary act of war.” As tensions continue to rise, public sentiment remains divided; while some Venezuelan nationals celebrate the regime’s removal, others express deep concern over the implications of such military interventions.
The protests are scheduled for this afternoon in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and in nearby Schaumburg. Activists are urging the Trump administration to redirect its focus towards pressing issues within the United States, rather than engaging in foreign conflicts.
In a controversial move, Trump announced that the U.S. will oversee Venezuela until a transitional government is established. Maduro is currently detained in a Brooklyn, New York facility, facing serious drug and weapons charges. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s vice president addressed the nation via state television, demanding Maduro’s release and condemning the U.S. military actions.
As these developments unfold, the protests are gaining momentum, reflecting a growing demand for accountability and a reassessment of U.S. foreign policy. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and further demonstrations are anticipated.
Stay tuned for live updates as this story develops.
