Protesters decried US control over Venezuelan oil revenues and called for political unity against “colonial” impositions. Protesters decried US control over Venezuelan oil revenues and called for political unity against “colonial” impositions. (Comunes)Caracas, August 5, 2026 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan grassroots movements have taken to the streets to oppose US control over the country’s resources and political affairs. “This is a protest against the imperialist plundering of our resources,” LTS’ Ángel Arias declared. Pedro Eusse, secretary-general of the CUTV trade union confederation, urged political unity against “colonial domination.”