Protests erupted in Albuquerque and across the United States after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. officials overnight Friday, sparking debates over America’s role in international affairs and federal spending.”Regardless of what Maduro has done, I don’t think the situation is just, and I don’t think America has the right to act as global policemen,” one protestor said.In Albuquerque, hundreds gathered with picket signs and chalk messages, marching from Robinson Park toward Civic Plaza.Protestors like Samuel Walling said there is no good reason for this international move. “I mean, supposedly terrorism, but we’re mainly there to get oil,” Walling argued. “I mean, that’s how I see it personally.”While protests in New Mexico questioned the capture, others across the country, from Florida to California, supported the action.”This is a moment that we have been waiting for for many, many years, and this is not something that Venezuelans really wanted. I mean, I don’t think we wanted to be rescued by it. We’ve fought for many years for our freedom, and we’re glad that you know there’s help, right?” Amara Barroeta said in Pasadena, California.In New Mexico, protestors demanded answers on how such actions could occur, arguing that it represents a waste of federal dollars impacting both the country and the state.”A bunch of people at this park right now are literally homeless, and a bunch of us have to work multiple jobs to pay for rent, to pay for food. I think that’s a terrible way to spend money,” Keegan Kloer said.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
Protests erupted in Albuquerque and across the United States after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. officials overnight Friday, sparking debates over America’s role in international affairs and federal spending.
“Regardless of what Maduro has done, I don’t think the situation is just, and I don’t think America has the right to act as global policemen,” one protestor said.
In Albuquerque, hundreds gathered with picket signs and chalk messages, marching from Robinson Park toward Civic Plaza.
Protestors like Samuel Walling said there is no good reason for this international move.
“I mean, supposedly terrorism, but we’re mainly there to get oil,” Walling argued. “I mean, that’s how I see it personally.”
While protests in New Mexico questioned the capture, others across the country, from Florida to California, supported the action.
“This is a moment that we have been waiting for for many, many years, and this is not something that Venezuelans really wanted. I mean, I don’t think we wanted to be rescued by it. We’ve fought for many years for our freedom, and we’re glad that you know there’s help, right?” Amara Barroeta said in Pasadena, California.
In New Mexico, protestors demanded answers on how such actions could occur, arguing that it represents a waste of federal dollars impacting both the country and the state.
“A bunch of people at this park right now are literally homeless, and a bunch of us have to work multiple jobs to pay for rent, to pay for food. I think that’s a terrible way to spend money,” Keegan Kloer said.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
