CARACAS. – As the international community continues to speak about the military operation with which the United States captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduroand his wife, Cilia Floresin the early hours of Saturday morning, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain They refused on Sunday “Any attempt at government control, management or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources” from Venezuelathrough a statement from the Bogotá Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
While Maduro and his wife await trial in New York, The six countries expressed their concern about this regional instability This could trigger North American action, while the Chavista government responded by appointing the former vice president as interim president Delcy Rodriguezand the American President, Donald Trumpassured that One of its goals is to ensure access to Venezuelan oilthe largest crude oil reserves in the world.
The European Union (EU)for her part issued a statement in which He demanded that the will of the Venezuelan people be respectedto ensure that this is “the only way to resolve the crisis.”
At the same time it is Organization of American States (OAS) announced the celebration of one Extraordinary Permanent Council for Venezuela this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in Washington (noon in Argentina), after the dismissal of Maduro, during the United Nations Security Council will urgently discuss the case on Monday.
Parallel to that the dad Leo XIV explained that “The well-being of the beloved Venezuelan people” must be a priority and asked for a guarantee “Sovereignty” from Venezuela.
“The well-being of the beloved Venezuelan people must take precedence over all other considerations lead to overcoming violence and pursuing paths of justice and peacethat guarantee the sovereignty of the country,” said the American Pope after his Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
The EU came together on the Venezuela crisis a declaration supported by 26 Member States –everyone except Hungary– that creates a political balance: delegitimization of the Caracas regime combined with the demand for respect for international law and the centrality of the will of the Venezuelan people.
The head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallaswho had to speak on behalf of the signatory countries, called on “all actors to show themselves.” Calm and moderation to avoid escalation and ensure a peaceful solution to the crisis“.
“The only way forward for Venezuela remains to respect the will of the Venezuelan people to restore democracy and resolve the current crisis,” the official added.
The text marks a point of synthesis after the initial unease that the continent showed in the face of the North American attack and sets a limit to possible divisions between European political forces.
The statement recalls that “in all circumstances The principles of international law and the United Nations Charter must be respected“and emphasizes that the members of the UN Security Council “have a special responsibility in defending these principles, pillars of the international security architecture.”
The 26 countries affirm that the organization “has repeatedly stated this.” Nicolás Maduro does not have the legitimacy of a democratically elected president“and support “a peaceful transition to democracy, Run by Venezuelans and respectful of the country’s sovereignty“.
A key passage makes this clear “The right of the Venezuelan people to determine their own future must be respected”which is considered an essential prerequisite for finding a way out of the crisis.
In the area of security, the EU shares “The priority of combating transnational organized crime and drug trafficking”address the challenge “with full respect for international law and the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty.” A message that distances itself from any normalization of one-sided actions.
Brussels claimed it was “in close contact with the United States and with regional and international partners” “to support a dialogue with all stakeholders aimed at a negotiated, democratic, inclusive and peaceful solution led by the Venezuelans.”
Finally, the 26 ask for release “Immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners”.
Speaking of which Hungaryhaving systematically distanced itself from the conclusions of the European Council, particularly with regard to Ukraine, also opens a new front against Venezuela.
Next week’s OAS meeting was called by the current president of the organization’s highest body, in the hands of Colombia.
Venezuela left the organization in April 2017but the National Assembly, in the hands of the opposition, ignored Maduro’s decision. Although the Washington-based organization continues to consider the country a member, Caracas no longer participated in the OAS’s work.
The Permanent Council of the Organization in turn ignored the 2024 presidential electionwhich Maduro supposedly won and which the Venezuelan opposition and large parts of the international community denounce as a fraud.
The Secretary General of the OAS, Albert Ramdincalled for a “peaceful solution” to the Venezuela crisis on Saturday.
At the same time, an emergency meeting was held Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) convened by the President pro tempore, the first Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, ended Sunday without a joint statement condemning Maduro’s arrestafter the rejection of Argentina and nine other countries.
AP, AFP and ANSA agencies
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