Maduro sings John Lennon's 'Imagine' during rally speech calling for peace

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro paused his speech on Saturday at a rally to sing lines from John Lennon’s hit song “Imagine” while urging supporters to embrace peace amid rising tensions with the United States.

“Young people, look up the lyrics,” Maduro said, translated from Spanish. "Do everything for peace."

He encouraged his supporters to support peace during the speech.

Maduro referred to the song as “an anthem for all eras and generations” and a “gift to humanity.”

The Trump administration has continued to carry out strikes on narcotics vessels near Venezuela, raising tensions in the area.