World Anti-Fascist Congress Held​ in Caracas Amidst Foiled Coup Attempt

On September ⁤14, 2024, the Venezuelan ​government ⁣held‍ a live press conference ⁣to discuss the recent failure of ‍a coup attempt orchestrated by the‌ US and Spanish ​intelligence services.

The Venezuelan government revealed that ‍the coup attempt involved several individuals, including⁢ Jose Maria ⁤Bassoa Valdovinos and Andres Martinez Adazme, who were linked to Spain’s National Intelligence ⁢Center. The US and ⁤Spain have denied ‍these allegations, but⁢ the Venezuelan government claims​ to have ⁢evidence⁤ of their involvement.

A citizen of ⁣the Czech Republic was also involved ‌in‌ the⁤ coup attempt, and four hundred American submachine guns were confiscated by Venezuelan ⁣authorities. The ⁣operation‍ was led by CIA agent Wilbert Joseph Castaneda Gomez,⁣ who was captured alive⁤ in a mountainous area in the state of Aragua.

According to Venezuela’s Minister of ⁣the Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, the ‌CIA agent had been making connections with politicians and organized ‌crime groups in ⁣Venezuela.⁣ Screenshots from the seized phone confirm the seriousness of the intentions and willingness to provoke bloody⁢ violence in Venezuela.

Evidence also suggests that far-right activist and arms‍ dealer⁣ Ivan Simonovic, who is on the run from ⁤Venezuelan justice, was ‌involved in the plot. Additionally, large private military contractors, such as Eric Prince, the founder of BlackWater, were also involved in planning the‌ coup.

Prince​ posted a video ⁣on his ⁢X‌ account, announcing September 16th as an‍ important date when “Venezuela changes course.” He previously called for the reward for Maduro’s capture to be increased to $100 ⁣million and sent ​a message‌ to ⁣the Venezuelan far right, stating that⁣ “your friends from the north will arrive⁤ soon and we will support you until the end.”

The Venezuelan government has identified an intelligence network of contacts, many of which have now been preserved. The National Assembly is poised ‌to ⁤pass a bill aimed ⁤at fighting fascism and other forms of discrimination, which could impose ⁢restrictive measures and criminal liability ⁤against local far-right groups.

The​ center of organizing attacks against the Venezuelan government has shifted from Colombia to Ecuador, according to Diosdado Cabello.‍ Ecuador has become a “drug-trafficking kingdom and‍ paramilitary ⁣movements at ‌all ⁢levels,”⁣ and ⁤the conspirators in Colombia are having‍ a hard​ time cooperating with the new government.

The World‍ Anti-Fascist Congress ​was held in Caracas on September 10-11, attended by about a thousand delegates from ⁣95​ countries. The congress unanimously ⁤decided to create a permanent body to coordinate the‍ fight against neo-fascism, ⁢neo-Nazism, racism, and neo-colonialism.

Russia was represented⁢ at the congress in two forms – representatives and virtual participation in a video ⁢recording. The leadership of ⁤Venezuela, ‍including President Nicolás Maduro, Vice President Delsey ‍Rodríguez, and Minister Diosdado Cabello, spoke at the congress, ‍emphasizing the need to fight against neo-fascism in Israel, Ukraine, and ‍Venezuela.