We unequivocally condemn the dangerous escalation of imperialist aggression by the US and its allies against the sovereign Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The announcement of the "Southern Spear" military operation, the deployment of US troops in the Caribbean, the unilateral closure of airspace and the deadly attacks on boats that have killed dozens of civilians under the pretext of fighting drugs, are a repetition of a well-known pattern of provocation and aggression.
The pretext of a "war on drugs" is merely a cover for the US's true objectives: to seize Venezuela's abundant mineral and energy resources, establish imperialist dominance in the region and to intimidate and subjugate its sovereign people.
US monopoly capital seeks to impose its interests through threats, economic warfare, illegal blockades, political pressure and brutal military force. These plans constitute coercive measures that not only violate sovereignty and international law but also threaten the peace, stability and right to life of the Venezuelan people and the security of the Latin American region as a whole. These actions are the most blatant manifestation of modern imperialism seeking to shackle an independent nation.
Therefore, we declare clearly and unequivocally: DON'T TOUCH VENEZUELA! HANDS OFF VENEZUELA!
We declare our firm class solidarity with the working class and people of Venezuela, who continue to confront imperialist aggression with dignity and courage. We stand firmly with their struggle to defend their sovereignty and rights.
We call on all labour movements, people's movements and progressive, democratic and socialist forces in Indonesia and throughout the world to: Strengthen international solidarity in the struggle against imperialist war plans and aggression.
SOLIDARITY WITH THE WORKERS AND PEOPLE OF VENEZUELA – REJECT IMPERIALIST INTERVENTION!
1. People's Struggle Unity (KPR)
2. Militant Trade Union Federation (F-SEBUMI)
3. Lao Lao Papua
4. National Labor Movement Centre (SGBN)
5. National Political Committee (Kompolnas)
6. Socialist Union (PS)
7. Socialist Youth Organisation
8. People's Study Circle (LSK)
9. Cross-Communal
10. Youth Study Circle
11. Red Thread
12. Young Papuan Socialists
13. Young Star
14. Resistance
15. Alter
16. Socialist Study Circle (LSS)
17. Socialist Youth League (LPS)
- If your organization wishes to sign this joint statement, please contact us at: bit.ly/WA-AJ or https://t.me/ArahJuang
[Translated by James Balowski. The original title of the article was "Solidaritas Menentang Intervensi dan Agresi Imperialis Amerika Serikat Terhadap Venezuela".]
