Any explanation that justifies the military incursion of the US armed forces betrays the principles of dignity and political independence upon which national sovereignty rests. Anything else is demagoguery.

This editorial by Marcos Roitman Rosenmann originally appeared in the January 3, 2026 edition of La Jornada, Mexico’s premier left wing daily newspaper. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those ofMexico Solidarity Media*, or theMexico Solidarity Project.*

Two facts. The U.S. Air Force has penetrated the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, bombed Caracas, attacked key centers, and advanced into the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. Subsequently, in an operation to abduct the constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, and the first lady, Cilia Flores, and transfer them to New York to be tried in U.S. courts and under U.S. law on charges of being narco-terrorists. In no case should we be distracted. This is a violation of international law, and, more seriously, it sets a precedent that raises the following question: Which Latin American country, president, or political leader will be the next target of the United States? And I say “the United States.” If the Trump administration is the executor, the decision is part of the imperialist conception of international relations toward Our America and, by extension, the rest of the world dependent on U.S. military power. Let’s not fool ourselves: the Democratic Party and its so-called socialist wing maintain a complicit silence.

There is no room for half measures now. Covering up the violation of international law by labeling the Venezuelan state and its leaders as narco-terrorists only justifies the aggressor. Nor is it acceptable to take refuge in the argument of the internal and external opposition, which alleges electoral fraud in the last presidential elections—a claim they have failed to substantiate by refusing to hand over the tally sheets that would prove it. Therefore, any explanation that justifies the military incursion of the US armed forces into Venezuela betrays the principles of dignity and political independence upon which national sovereignty rests. Anything else is demagoguery.

All opposition is legitimate until it breaks the rules of the democratic game, expressing its support for a foreign invasion. Even more so if, behind this decision, a spurious pact is made to hand over resources and natural wealth to imperialism in exchange for regaining power. Let’s not fool ourselves, this operation, designed by the Pentagon, the White House, the CIA, and the State Department, has its faithful servant in Maria Corina Machado. While Donald Trump declares to Fox News: “We are now making a decision on the next step regarding the Venezuelan leadership… we will evaluate whether Machado can lead Venezuela…” Machado declares on social media: “The US has kept its promise… Today we are prepared to assert our mandate and take power.”

The disinformation war is taking over the media landscape, and in this war, the United States’ allies are gaining the upper hand. There’s nothing about the mobilizations in Venezuela supporting the revolution. Even less so do journalists and academics emphasize the violation of international law or the illegitimacy of the kidnapping. All those interviewed are condescending. There are lukewarm statements from presidents, like Pedro Sánchez in Spain, who, on Twitter on February 24, 2022, “condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian government and people”; and today, January 3, 2026, writes: “The Spanish government is closely monitoring the events in Venezuela… We call for de-escalation and responsibility….” No comment.

The enemies are within. They despise the people, they deeply hate the working class, behaving like lackeys.

But let’s not be fooled. The United States’ representatives in Latin America—whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Billy Clinton, Barack Obama, George Bush, Richard Nixon, or John Kennedy—are not its ambassadors. They have names and surnames, and they represent members of the plutocracy or are part of its armed forces. They have risen to power by groveling before the current occupant of the White House and soliciting coups, covert actions, financial support, and destabilization campaigns. Let’s remember some of them: Anastasio Somoza, Jorge Ubico, Rafael Trujillo, Castelo Branco, Augusto Pinochet, Alfredo Stroessner, Hugo Banzer, Jorge Videla, and, if we’re talking about civilians: Joaquín Balaguer, Jair Bolsonaro, Javier Milei, Felipe Calderón, Nayib Bukele, and the president-elect of Honduras, Nasry Asfura. But there are many more. In other words: the enemies are within. They despise the people, they deeply hate the working class, behaving like lackeys. How else can we interpret Milei’s words, fanatically supporting the attack and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and Celia Flores?

This is the moment of truth. There is no more time for compromise. The international community, if it still has any dignity left, must not only condemn the aggression but also show its support for the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and demand the release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores from their captors. Corina Machado is not an option; she embodies hatred, vengeance, and the death of all democratic options. If she appears in this way, the betrayal is complete. We are witnessing the end of an era. With or without Nicolás Maduro, the Bolivarian Revolution must continue forging its path. Surrender is not part of Simón Bolívar’s victorious legacy.

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