CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – The Venezuelan community in Charleston will gather for a demonstration titled “Protest for Truth” in response to the recent controversial election results in Venezuela.
The event will take place on Saturday, August 17th at James Island County Park, with doors opening at 4pm and the protest starting at 5pm.
This gathering is part of a global movement initiated by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has called for worldwide protests starting on August 10, 2024. The aim of these protests is to mobilize the Venezuelan diaspora, which numbers approximately 7.7 million people, and supporters worldwide against the current regime led by Nicolás Maduro. The demonstrations are intended to advocate for truth and justice for the Venezuelan people.
The protests follow the disputed July 28, 2024, election in which Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner with 52% of the vote, securing a third six-year term as president. However, the opposition claims it has proof that its candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, secured a significant victory, based on copies of more than 80% of the voting data.
The announcement of Maduro’s victory sparked widespread protests across Venezuela. In the days following the election, 25 people were killed and more than 2,400 arrested.
Charleston joins more than 300 cities around the world in this day of protest, showing solidarity with the Venezuelan people in their fight for democracy and transparency.
Event details:
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What: Protest for Truth – Charleston Demonstration
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When: Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM (doors open at 4:00 PM)
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Where: Wappoo Shelter, James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412
For more information, please contact Fernando Soto at 843-732-4202.
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