People Gather at New York's Wall Street to Protest US 'Imperialist' Polices on Venezuela

NEW YORK (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 24th February, 2019) Supporters of the Venezuelan government gathered at Wall Street in New York on Saturday, protesting what they call the US imperialism and possible military intervention in the Latin American country, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.

The protesters have gathered in front of the Trump Building in Downtown Manhattan to demonstrate their support for President Nicolas Maduro, with their banners read: "Defend Venezuela against US imperialism," "Stop Trump's Venezuelan coup," "End the sanctions," "Humanitarian aid is a Trojan horse."

The people also shouted "Hands off Venezuela," expressing their concern over attempts to intervene in Venezuelan internal affairs and force the unauthorized US humanitarian aid into the country.

According to the International Action Center, thousands of individuals from across the globe, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Italy, Iran and Mexico among other countries, have supported the call to take action on Saturday.

On Saturday, the Venezuelan opposition tried to ensure deliveries of the US-sponsored humanitarian aid to the country via neighboring Colombia and Brazil, which resulted in numerous clashes. Maduro previously warned that he would not allow in unauthorized aid deliveries, saying that they are a ploy to topple his government.

The situation in crisis-torn Venezuela escalated on January 23 when opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president and was immediately recognized by Washington, which prompted Maduro to accuse President Donald Trump's administration of trying to orchestrate a coup. Russia, China, Mexico, among other nations, have reaffirmed their support for Maduro as the country's only legitimate head of state. In addition, the United Nations also still recognizes Maduro as Venezuela's president.