The protest in the Dutch capital was held by demonstrators against the US military intervention in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro, whom they said was flown out of the country to face drug-trafficking charges.
Protesters waved Venezuelan flags and carried placards reading “Hands off Venezuela”, “Stop US imperialism”, “No blood for oil,” and “Trump terrorist”.
Meanwhile, organizers said the rally was intended to signal opposition to US foreign policy and solidarity with Venezuela.
Sjoerd de Groot, president of the Dutch Anti-Fascist Former Resistance Fighters Association, said protesters had gathered to oppose the US intervention.
“What the United States has done is a clear violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and international law,” he said.
De Groot also called on the Netherlands and other European Union countries to take a public stand and express solidarity with Venezuela. “This is about international law, the right to self-determination, and the principles of democracy. Every civilized country should oppose this.”