Youth meet denounces US intervention in Venezuela

World Federation of Democratic Youth

CARACAS, Venezuela — Some 65 youth from 32 countries, gathered here June 3-8 for the first International Preparatory Meeting for 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, denounced U.S. imperialism’s attacks on Venezuela. “We demand the U.S. government repeal its infamous and interventionist declaration that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is ‘an unusual and extraordinary threat to its interests,’” said a declaration issued by the meeting. “We demand respect for the right of the Venezuelan people to exercise their sovereignty and self-determination without any kind of meddling or pressure.” The world youth festival is set to take place in Russia in October 2017, on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution.

— JACOB PERASSO