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AKEL Calls for Protest Against US Intervention in Venezuela

Published January 5, 2026, 13:25

The Pan-Cypriot Peace Council is organizing a protest outside the US Embassy in Cyprus, supported by AKEL, in response to the US intervention in Venezuela and the arrest of the elected President. AKEL condemns the intervention as a violation of international law and points out that the reasons cited by the Trump administration are unconvincing, as Trump himself has admitted to seeking control of Venezuela's oil reserves. The party emphasizes the marginalization of international law and the cynicism in international relations, warning that this practice threatens small states like Cyprus. It calls on the international community to act collectively to defend the principles of international law and the sovereignty of states. The protest is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM.