A letter from The Sentinel raises alarm over unfolding events in Venezuela and questions the responsibility of U.S. institutions. Citing Timothy Snyder’s maxim “Do not obey in advance,” the piece insists that citizens, Congress, and the Supreme Court must recognize the dangers and refuse to stand idly by.

The call to protest Washington’s so-called invasion of Venezuela rings loud in a new letter. It warns that the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, along with President Trump’s own statements, poses a grave danger to working-class interests worldwide.

The 94-year-old Raúl Castro, considered officially retired, recently presided over a rare national defense council meeting in Havana. With concerns brewing over potential U.S. influence in Venezuela’s political crisis, Castro’s move reaffirms his enduring power at a critical moment for Cuba’s future.