UN Chief, Guterres, Slams U.S. Action In Venezuela, Cautions Against Dangerous Precedent
UN Chief, Guterres, Slams U.S. Action In Venezuela, Cautions Against Dangerous Precedent
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has issued a sharp critique of recent U.S. actions toward Venezuela.
He cautioned that unilateral external pressure risks establishing a “dangerous precedent” in international relations.
Addressing the escalating situation, Guterres emphasized that the political future of the nation must be determined by its own citizens rather than through foreign dictates.
He warned that bypassing established multilateral frameworks undermines the sovereignty of the state and threatens the long-term stability of global diplomacy.
The Secretary-General expressed deep concern that aggressive diplomatic and economic maneuvers could close the door to essential dialogue between opposing domestic factions.
By prioritizing high-pressure tactics over negotiated settlements, Guterres argues that the international community risks eroding the core principles of the UN Charter.
Specifically, he pointed to the principle of non-interference as a vital global norm currently under threat.
He further highlighted the potential for these actions to exacerbate the existing humanitarian crisis, inadvertently causing more hardship for the Venezuelan people.
Furthermore, Guterres warned that these tactics increase the risk of a violent escalation within the region. He is calling for a return to restraint and inclusive political negotiations as the only viable path forward.
He maintains that any sustainable solution must be reached through peaceful, internally driven processes. These should be supported by the international community rather than imposed from the outside.
By slamming the current trajectory of U.S. policy, the UN chief is signaling an urgent need to protect international norms. He remains focused on ensuring that the crisis does not spiral into a broader regional instability that could be used as a blueprint for future interventions elsewhere.
