Venezuela's Foreign Minister on US Attack on Drug Boat and Bilateral Relations

Venezuela's Stance on US Relations

• 🇻🇪 Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that the country is not seeking a military confrontation with the United States or other regional actors.
• 🗣️ He described the White House's behavior regarding Venezuela as "bipolar".

Response to US Navy Strike

• 🚢 Gil questioned the U.S. military's decision to use destructive technology against a "defenseless boat" allegedly carrying drugs.
• ⚖️ He called for an investigation into the incident, citing violations of international laws and protocols by the U.S.
• ❓ The minister emphasized that the U.S. actions were a double standard, especially given Venezuela's participation in the Human Rights Council.

Human Rights in Venezuela

• ✅ Gil asserted that Venezuela has exemplary behavior regarding human rights.
• ⚖️ He addressed the case of a detained individual, stating that the legal process must be followed, and the person will see a judge.
• 👥 Venezuela has numerous courts representing various nationalities, with drug trafficking being a common crime.

Detained Foreigners

• 🤝 The Venezuelan government has previously detained foreigners, using them as bargaining chips in negotiations, particularly with the United States.
• 🇺🇸 As of the interview, there were no U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela.