Tom Morello , Iggor Cavalera , and Roger Waters commented on social media about the United States' attack on Venezuela, which occurred last Saturday, January 3rd.
The United States launched a military operation against Venezuela, with air strikes and a swift invasion that, according to official statements from Washington, culminated in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores , on charges of "narcoterrorism" and conspiracy. The episode was widely denounced by governments, international organizations, and social movements as a violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and international law.
Among the voices condemning the American action is Iggor Cavalera , former drummer of Sepultura, who publicly spoke out against the episode, posting an Instagram story with the phrase in Spanish "No to imperialism in Latin America," in clear rejection of the military intervention. In the post, Iggor included the song "Latinoamérica" by the artist Calle 13 , featuring the Brazilian artist Maria Rita , singing the chorus in Portuguese. The track is about exploitation and colonization in Latin America.
Guitarist Tom Morello, known for his political activism, shared several posts of condemnation on the social network X. Among them was a post by political analyst Christopher Webb , criticizing President Donald Trump : "Now we're announcing attacks on other countries and the kidnapping of their leaders on social media? Without Congressional approval. Without explanation. This is insane."
In the post, Tom Morello added: "The United States is a State of Terror.".
Roger Waters says: "Gringos, get your paws off me."
Another musician known for his strong activism is Roger Waters, who has also publicly positioned himself in defense of the Venezuelan government. Through social media Pink Floyd leader posted a video in which he said: “For God’s sake, Venezuela is a sovereign state. Gringos, get your paws off it.”
In his statement, Roger also said [via Veja ]: “We are all paralyzed by the savage and active aggression committed by the American empire against our Venezuelan brothers, sisters and comrades. We stand with you. None of us in the world, only God knows what percentage, but probably 99% of all people in the world, are saying that they deplore their actions.”
"For God's sake, grow up, stop behaving like children in a schoolyard, this is our world, not yours. If I were a man of prayer, I would be praying for President Maduro. I am not a man of prayer, but I am an active man and I will do everything in my power to support Venezuela, a country that suffers because of the actions of the American police.".
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