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Headline: A far-left pro-Maduro protest event is planned in Riga, Latvia, organized by the underground group 'Maiznīca' and supported by leftist youth organizations promoting anti-nationalist European federalism.
Short Summary: 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.
Extended Summary: 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.
A week after the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, a protest is planned in Riga organized by the underground Marxist group 'Maiznīca'. The event is supported by the left-leaning youth groups 'Protests' and 'Young European Federalists,' the latter advocating for the replacement of national identities with a European one and opposing nationalism, which was pivotal in Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The protest framing describes US military actions in Venezuela as an 'imperialist aggression,' reminiscent of Soviet rhetoric. One of the European federalists' units called 'De.Generācija' focuses on arts activism. The gathering is expected near the Riga Castle, though the protest's demands are addressed to the Latvian government, not the castle. The thread criticizes the ideological stances and strategic messaging of the protest organizers and participants.
The event is classified as aggressor because it describes a pro-Maduro, pro-communist protest in Latvia promoting ideologies contrary to NATO members' territorial integrity and reflecting Soviet/Russian-aligned narratives. There is no indication of allied defense actions in the source.
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