Global Protest for Venezuelan Political Prisoners' Freedom Set for Sunday

Across the globe, a powerful wave of solidarity is set to sweep through more than 120 cities as Venezuelans and their supporters unite in a massive protest demanding the immediate release of political prisoners. This coordinated global action, scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd, at 12:00 PM Caracas time, is a testament to the enduring struggle for freedom and justice within Venezuela.

Opposition leader María Corina Machado has issued a heartfelt appeal, calling on all Venezuelans, both within the country and scattered across the diaspora, to join this vital demonstration. "I want to invite all of you, all Venezuelans around the world, to meet this Sunday, May 3rd, at 12:00 noon, Caracas time, in over 120 cities across the globe to raise our voices for all the prisoners and persecuted individuals in Venezuela," she stated, emphasizing the critical need for a unified front.

The primary objective of this worldwide protest is to secure the full freedom of the more than 500 political prisoners who remain unjustly detained. The organizers, through platforms like the X account Mundo Con Vzla, are actively sharing information on gathering points, ensuring that citizens can easily find the nearest location to participate. From our perspective at El Nacional, this global mobilization is not just a protest; it is a powerful affirmation of the Venezuelan spirit and an unwavering demand for human rights. While international media may report on the numbers and locations, we understand the profound personal significance of this day for countless families yearning for the return of their loved ones. This protest highlights a reality often overlooked in global discourse: the persistent fight for basic freedoms by a determined populace.

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Quiero invitarlos a todos, a todos los venezolanos que estamos alrededor del mundo, para encontrarnos este domingo 3 de mayo a las 12:00 del mediodía, hora Caracas, en más de 120 ciudades en distintas partes del mundo para levantar nuestra voz por todos los presos y perseguidos que existen en Venezuela