US EditionGuterres Calls for De-escalation as U.S.-Venezuela Relations Strain
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for peace and respect for international law as the U.S. escalates economic and military pressure on Venezuela's oil sector.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "restraint" regarding tensions due to the US's "total blockade" on Venezuelan oil tankers, according to UN spokesperson Farhan Haq.
- Haq emphasized that Guterres urges all sides to respect international law and seeks peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
- The US decision came after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of vessels related to Venezuela, which has been condemned by Caracas as "grotesque."
- Venezuela's government condemned the blockade, claiming Trump views its natural resources as his own, further escalating the standoff.
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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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Dagens Nyheter.Venezuela accuses the United States of "warmongering" after Washington increased pressure on Caracas with a blockade of oil ships. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a de-escalation.
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