On January 9, 2026, a protest in support of Venezuelan dictator Maduro is expected to take place in Riga, Latvia, organized by the underground Marxist group ‘Maiznīca’. This group is backed by the youth organizations ‘Protests’ and ‘Young European Federalists’, which advocate for the abandonment of national identity in favor of a European identity and oppose nationalism, a stance criticized for echoing Soviet-era rhetoric. The protest condemns US military operations in Venezuela as ‘imperialist aggression,’ aligning with pro-communist ideological narratives. The public event is anticipated to gather a selected group of activists near the Riga Castle, despite questionable target relevance. The thread highlights concerns about the ideological roots, affiliations, and political messaging of the demonstrators, who are portrayed as carrying a Soviet-style propaganda agenda.
Category: Societal & Cultural Pressure
Subcategory: Propaganda & Cultural Manipulation
Incident Type: Exploiting ethnic/language minorities
Country: Latvia
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