On January 17, 2026, 42 actions took place in 11 countries to call for peace with Venezuela.

Reports from the Global Day of Action in Solidarity with Venezuela on January 17, 2026

On January 17, 2026, 42 actions took place in 11 countries for the Global Day of Action in Solidarity with Venezuela, which had been called for by World BEYOND War and endorsed by 42 organizations worldwide.

Demonstrators called for an end to U.S. hostility toward Venezuela, including sanctions, threats, and war. The action demands were:

  • End all war and hostilities toward Venezuela.
  • Cut off the funding that allows such crimes.
  • Free Venezuela’s kidnapped president.
  • Bring all U.S. troops and equipment back to the United States from Venezuela and vicinity.
  • Cancel the brutal economic sanctions, naval blockade, and no-fly-zone.
  • Renounce overthrows and the Monroe Doctrine.
  • Impeach, convict, and remove President Trump from office.

Many actions expanded their demands to include calls for no wars and imperialism anywhere, including Venezuela, Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, and Greenland. Protesters across the U.S. also included calls for defunding ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and demilitarization of U.S. cities.

Read the reports from the actions below! More reports will be added as they are received from organizers worldwide.

Chile: Santiago

From Santiago, Chile, during a working session of the Human Rights Coordinator, photos in solidarity with Venezuela in the context of the Global Day of Action.

New Zealand: Golden Bay

The Golden Bay Peace Group participated in the World BEYOND War day of action by organizing a vigil on the Village Green on the main street in the middle of Tākaka. The event widened the concept to include all those impacted by conflict and colonisation.

New Zealand: Napier
Slovakia: Bratislava

Slovak civic association United for Peace / Zjednotení za mier organized a GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION IN SOLIDARITY WITH VENEZUELA that took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Hviezdoslavovo námestie in Bratislava in Slovakia, where all peace-loving people met under the statue of our greatest anti-war poet, Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, directly in front of the US Embassy.

The organizer of the demonstration, civic association United for Peace, also invited representatives of all parliamentary clubs in the National Council of the Slovak Republic and the representatives of the Embassy of Venezuela to the Slovak Republic, giving them the opportunity to express their commitment to upholding international law and promoting peace in the world. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria, concurrently Accredited to Slovenia, Slovakia and Croatia, H. E. Claudia Salerno Caldera, Slovak members of EU Parliament – Ms. Judita Laššáková and Mr. Ľuboš Blaha, as well as Mr. Artur Bekmatov – advisor to the Slovak Prime Minister R. Fico and lawyer Mr. Branislav Fábry were among the speakers. The rally was moderated by the President of United for Peace Mr. Eduard Chmelár.

We united against the arbitrary use of force to resolve conflicts, raised our voices against the threat of world war, and sent a message to politicians that we expect not only words but deeds in favour of peace and peaceful coexistence on Earth.

United States: Chester, VT

Third Act Vermont organized a protest rally along Main Street in Chester, Vermont. More than 50 people attended despite an ongoing snowstorm.

United States: Columbus, OH

The organization COC in Columbus, Ohio organized a public action for peace and justice and against ICE, with the demand, “HANDS Off Venezuela and Iran.”

United States: Hermitage, PA

The Democrat Women of Mercer County, PA organized a rally in Hermitage, PA from noon – 2 pm on January 17. Over 200 people showed up despite freezing temperatures.

United States: Platteville, WI

Grant County Indivisible organized an anti-war demonstration in Platteville, WI. 30 people showed up in 15 degree weather!

United States: Port Jefferson Station, NY

The community-based rally on Long Island in solidarity with the Global Day of Action drew about 50 people representing several diverse local organizations. The program included music and speakers featuring longtime Veterans For Peace member Bill McNulty. Messaging included signs demanding HANDS OFF Venezuela, Iran, Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and US cities like Minneapolis – stressing the fact that our Wars Abroad Have Come Home. The crowd received mostly positive feedback from drivers passing the busy intersection. Bill McNulty, host of a program on WUSB-FM Radio at Stony Brook University, conducted interviews with protesters for next week’s show.

United States: Rogers City, MI

A stalwart group of 4 demonstrators gathered amidst cold temperatures in the small town of Rogers City, Michigan. Participants held signs and received positive horn honks and waves of support from passersby.

Brazil

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Mexico
Philippines: Manila

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