Over 400 researchers and scholars from around the world signed a statement condemning the Jan. 3 US attacks and demanding reparations for Venezuela. We, the undersigned scholars, students, and academic workers, unequivocally condemn the Trump administration’s January 3 strikes against Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. This regime change campaign has included draconian economic sanctions, repeated coup attempts, financing of anti-government NGOs, and corporate media disinformation. As such, we the undersigned demand the following:The immediate release and repatriation of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. Partial list of signatories (click here for the statement and full list in pdf form)

Source: International New York Times January 16, 2026 17:38 UTC