Signs reading “No war with Venezuela” filled Rochester streets Saturday as locals pushed back against U.S. military action overseas, according to RochesterFirst.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Brighton and downtown after President Donald Trump announced a strike that led to the capture and indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Protesters criticized the operation as unconstitutional and warned against deeper U.S. involvement.
Organizers with groups like the Party for Socialism and Liberation said the goal is long-term change, not quick fixes, arguing that sustained protests can shift public opinion and policy over time.
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