Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Venezuela Calls for Social Media Action After Trump Post
Venezuela's government asked its people to post the country's official map on social media.
This was after U.S. President Donald Trump shared a picture with U.S. flags over Venezuela, Canada, and Greenland.
Venezuela wants to show its real borders and stand up against false information.
The U.S. recently attacked Venezuela's capital, captured its president, and is now in control.
Venezuela's new leader is working with the U.S. on oil money.
Denmark said it won't give up Greenland and might use its military if needed.
Venezuela's government called for citizens to post the official map on social media after Trump's altered map post.
Trump's post showed U.S. flags over Venezuela, Canada, and Greenland, sparking Venezuela's response.
Venezuela's official map includes the Esequibo region, claimed by Venezuela but not recognized internationally.
The U.S. attacked Caracas, captured President Nicolas Maduro, and plans to control Venezuela with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.
Denmark's Prime Minister vowed not to abandon Greenland and hinted at military readiness in response to Trump's post.
- Who
- Venezuela's government, U.S. President Donald Trump, Venezuelan citizens, Delcy Rodriguez, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
- What
- Venezuela calls for symbolic social media action after Trump posts altered map showing U.S. flags over Venezuela, Canada, and Greenland
- When
- January 20, following Trump's post on January 19
- Where
- Venezuela, U.S., Canada, Greenland, Denmark
- Why
- To defend territorial integrity and counter misinformation after Trump's post
- Event Trigger
- Donald Trump's altered map post on Truth Social
- Venezuela's Response
- Called for citizens to post official map on social media
- Territory in Dispute
- Esequibo region, claimed by Venezuela but not recognized internationally
- U.S. Actions in Venezuela
- Attack on Caracas, capture of President Nicolas Maduro, plans to 'run' Venezuela
- Interim Venezuelan Leader
- Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's vice-president and successor
- Oil Revenue Deal
- Channeled to U.S.-controlled bank accounts
- Greenland's Response
- Denmark's PM vows not to abandon Greenland, hints at military readiness
