Venezuela Denounces US Military Escalation at UN Security Council

Denunciation of US Military Escalation

• 🇺🇸 Venezuela denounces the US government's military escalation in the Caribbean, close to its territorial waters.
• ⚠️ This escalation is perceived as a direct threat to Venezuelan territorial integrity and an imminent attack.
• 🕊️ Venezuela appeals to the Security Council to stop the situation and urges the US to use peaceful and diplomatic means as outlined in the UN Charter.

Fabricated Conflict and Historical Context

• 🚫 Venezuela states it has no conflict with the United States and that the current situation is a fabricated conflict initiated by the US.
• ⚓ The current military buildup is compared to the 1902 blockade by European empires, marking over 123 years since the last military attack on Venezuelan territory.

Oil Sales and International Relations

• 🛢️ Venezuela asserts its willingness to sell oil to any buyer who pays the right price, refuting claims of giving away resources for promises of non-aggression.
• 🛡️ The country emphasizes that Venezuelan territory is defended by Venezuelans, relying on its own forces rather than external support, though solidarity is appreciated.

Concerns Over US Actions and International Law

• ⚖️ Venezuela highlights that US actions, including past executive orders and unilateral measures, have caused harm and suffering, and that current actions may be a shift from hybrid warfare to hot war.
• 🌍 The potential US invasion is seen as a catastrophe that would affect the entire region, not just Venezuela.
• 🇺🇳 Despite some countries disregarding the UN, Venezuela believes that international law and public opinion within the US can counterbalance aggressive actions.

Imminent Threat and UN's Role

• ⏳ Venezuela believes a US military action is imminent, citing the unsustainable nature of current military mobilizations and their proximity to Venezuelan territory.
• 🤝 Venezuela calls upon the UN to play a role in de-escalating tensions and resolving the matter through peaceful means, welcoming all forms of mediation.