Venezuelans in Peru mobilize against Maduro's election results.

The Venezuelan community in Peru is preparing for a massive demonstration this Saturday, August 3, in Lima, in response to the results of the recent elections that have reaffirmed Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela. It is estimated that over one and a half million Venezuelans have arrived in Peru seeking to escape the severe crisis affecting their home country, and they are now organizing to raise their voices against what they consider a fraudulent electoral process. The march, which will begin at 4 PM in the Plaza de la Democracia, will not only take place in Lima but will also be replicated in other Peruvian cities and in several locations within Venezuela. The organizers have called on their compatriots to attend with their voting ballots and to bring the flags of Venezuela in its traditional colors: yellow, blue, and red, as a symbol of unity and resistance. Starting in the morning of the same Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans are expected to gather around the Venezuelan embassy in Lima, where they have also come to demand transparency in the elections held on July 28. Tensions have grown within the community, which feels increasingly disillusioned by the lack of democracy in their country and by the Maduro regime's response to rising international pressure. The discontent has led to a series of statements from the Peruvian government, as well as from other countries in the region. The situation has intensified since Maduro severed diplomatic relations with Peru and six other countries that have questioned the legitimacy of his government. This break has had a direct effect on the Venezuelan community in Peru, as the Venezuelan embassy in the country has been closed, leaving many citizens in a precarious situation. The closure of the embassy has significantly affected those Venezuelans who relied on consular services to obtain necessary documents for their stay in Peru, such as residency and work permits. Without access to these procedures, many face an uncertain future, adding even more pressure to the already complicated situation of migrants. The lack of access to consular services has generated feelings of helplessness and frustration among Venezuelans, who have already had to deal with multiple challenges since their arrival in Peru. Many of them have left behind their homes, jobs, and families, all in hopes of finding a better future in a country that, while facing its own difficulties, offers them a chance to rebuild their lives. As the date of the march approaches, anticipation within the community is palpable. The organizers hope that the mobilization will not only serve as a space for protest but also as an opportunity to strengthen ties among Venezuelans abroad, showing that the fight for democracy and human rights in Venezuela remains alive, regardless of borders. In this context, the international community is closely watching what happens during the march. The response from Peru and other countries to the political crisis in Venezuela could impact migratory dynamics and the policies implemented to protect citizens seeking refuge from the crisis. Saturday's march represents, in many ways, a release valve for the accumulated frustration from months of uncertainty and pain. It serves as a reminder that, despite adversity, Venezuelans abroad continue to fight for their country and for a future in which democracy and human rights are the norm, not the exception.