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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. The government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.

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Venezuela’s government, in the statement, called on its supporters to take to the streets.

“People to the streets!” the statement said. “The Bolivarian Government calls on all social and political forces in the country to activate mobilization plans and repudiate this imperialist attack.”

The statement added that President Nicolás Maduro had “ordered all national defense plans to be implemented” and declared “a state of external disturbance.” That state of emergency gives him the power to suspend people’s rights and expand the role of the armed forces.

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 15 hours ago

So basically, every signatory to the Rome Statute could use these measures to arrest war criminals and genociders...if they wanted?

[–] Switorik@lemmy.zip 10 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Please remove the cheeto from office. He did not win either popular vote. He is wreaking havoc because no one holds him accountable.

[–] 0x0@lemmy.zip 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

He did not win either popular vote.

He did get elected, whether you like him or not.
Why is he still in office is beyond me, maybe a magic lead encasing could solve that since he seems to be above the law.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 15 hours ago

Popular vote isn't electoral college vote.He did win the 2024 popular vote by 1.5%.

Eta: there has been evidence offered the last vote was rigged.

[–] DylanMc6@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

How are you gonna do that if a lot of Congress are actually bootlicking on the toupee weirdo?

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm, j6 people had an idea, given by the president, himself.

[–] DylanMc6@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 14 hours ago

...They use force?

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 72 points 1 day ago (6 children)
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[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 98 points 1 day ago (10 children)

So how is that candidate for peace working out?

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[–] itisileclerk@lemmy.world 88 points 1 day ago (33 children)

The USA pretends to be a democracy, but in fact it is a criminal, pirate state, they steal what they want, kill whom they want. Fortunately, Trump's coming to power marked the beginning of the collapse of that anti-human state. Americans of all political persuasions will continue to shout "thank you for your service" to every military person responsible for killing civilians and invading land belonging to others just for the opportunity to make money. Fuck USA.

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