US EditionGuterres Calls for De-escalation as U.S.-Venezuela Relations Strain
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for honoring international law and peaceful dialogue amid escalating US military and economic actions against Venezuela's oil exports.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged for "restraint" amid tensions after the U.S. imposed a "total blockade" on Venezuelan oil tankers, according to UN spokesperson Farhan Haq.
- Guterres emphasized the need for all parties to "honor their obligations under international law" and resolve issues peacefully, as stated by Haq.
- The U.S. blockade arose after President Donald Trump ordered a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned vessels related to Venezuela amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
- Caracas responded to the blockade, labeling it "grotesque" and accused Trump of attempting to seize Venezuela's natural resources.
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Russia Urges US Not to Commit 'a Fatal Mistake' by Invading Venezuela (+UN Security Council)
The Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation issued a statement urging the US government not to proceed with its escalation of aggression against Venezuela and to avoid committing “a fatal mistake” that would jeopardize regional peace. In a statement released on Thursday, December 18, the Russian Foreign Ministry added that it remains attentive to the “continuous and deliberate escalation of tension against our friend, Venezuela.” “We hope tha…
With a blockade of oil tankers, US President Trump had recently escalated the conflict with Venezuela. UN Secretary-General Guterres called for restraint. Shortly thereafter, the US reported another attack.[more]]>
By Stefano Pozzebon and Michael Rios. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday to warn him about the impact that US “threats” could have on regional peace, the Venezuelan government said. Maduro said US President Donald Trump had “unacceptably” claimed that Venezuela’s oil, natural resources, and territory belonged to him. On Tuesday, Trump wrote in Truth Social that Venezuela must return …
Guterres Urges Peace: U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Escalate
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the United States and Venezuela to exercise restraint and reduce the rising tensions between them. He emphasized the importance of adhering to international law and the U.N. Charter to maintain peace, as communicated by his spokesperson, Farhan Haq.
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