https://eibieman.substack.com/p/here-and-now-2026-01-4
Statement for endorsement <https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EaPq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb62097d0-8977-47ae-99df-55028c3a5700_320x320.jpeg>[https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EaPq!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb62097d0-8977-47ae-99df-55028c3a5700_320x320.jpeg]<https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EaPq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb62097d0-8977-47ae-99df-55028c3a5700_320x320.jpeg> Here & Now 2026-01-4 Steve Struggle Panther & Dr abraheim Bundist Dr abraheim Weizfeld Phd<https://substack.com/@eibieman> Jan 04, 2026 Steve Struggle Panther veteran & Dr abraheim Weizfeld Phd Bundist Chairperson https://Jewish-Socialist-Bund.net/JPLO FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF NICOLÁS MADURO, CILIA FLORES DE MADURO, AND THE END OF THE MILITARY ATTACK AND BLOCKADE OF VENEZUELA Defend democratic rights — oppose US imperialist war and plunder — build independent working‑class action The United States’ seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros, his wife, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, on 3 January 2026 is an act of imperialist aggression and lawless regime‑change. No imperial power has the right to kidnap, detain or repossess the leadership of a sovereign country. The working class everywhere must condemn this criminal action, demand the immediate release of all detained Venezuelan civilian officials, and call for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and the end of the blockade. Why is their immediate release required now? ● The US assault is an act of plunder and geopolitical conquest aimed at seizing Venezuela’s energy resources ● The seizure establishes a dangerous precedent: if imperial powers are permitted to abduct civilian leaders, democratic rights worldwide will be shredded and the way will be opened to ever greater military lawlessness ● Defending the release of detained civilians is a basic democratic and anti‑imperialist demand. It is a defense of democratic norms against foreign military abduction. Why is this important? ● We oppose the US military operation because it is imperialist and criminal. The United States has a history of bullying Venezuela since the Bolivarian Revolution began under the leadership of the deceased revolutionary leader, Hugo Chavez. The United States imposed its economic and military power against Venezuela, imposing sanctions, stealing its oil from ships in the international waters, and closing off the waters around Venezuela with US military ships for the purpose of overthrowing the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. ● The working class in Venezuela, in Latin America, and internationally must conduct an independent struggle: defend democratic rights against imperialism while organizing to replace the rule of capital with workers’ power and international socialism. What are our immediate demands? 1. Immediate and unconditional release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros, his wife, Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro, and all detained Venezuelan civilian leaders. 2. Immediate cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of all foreign military forces, and an end to the illegal blockade and seizure of Venezuelan assets and tankers. 3. Restore full civilian, democratic control of Venezuela’s institutions — no military rule imposed by foreign powers. 4. End all sanctions, asset seizures and economic strangulation that punish the people and bolster imperialist aims. What workers’ and other mass organizations must do now!? ● Call urgent, coordinated protests at US embassies and military bases in Latin America and around the world ● Publicize the imperialist character of the operation using independent media and workplace networks. ● Organize workplace stoppages and solidarity actions that disrupt the logistical support for the war: port pickets, dock slowdowns, and refusal of transport and maintenance work that facilitates the blockade. Coordinate internationally with dock, transport and energy workers. ● Build mass organizations and movements to coordinate actions across workplaces and cities to defend strikers and protesters from repression. (See our perspective on rank‑and‑file committees and the need for independent organization: ● Demand that all governments and unions refuse to provide intelligence, bases, port services or logistical support for the invasion. We also expect the lifting of sanctions imposed on Venezuela by the USA and until the release of the Venezuelan President Maduro we call for the sanctioning of the USA by the suspension of the Chevron USA contract exploiting the oil in Venezuela. ● Mobilize international solidarity for Venezuelan workers, refugees and democratic activists — fundraising, legal aid, sanctuary, and logistical support for those fleeing repression. 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