Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean
Venezuela accuses the U.S. of threatening regional stability and claims four U.S. strikes killed 21 people in Caribbean waters, seeking UN recommendations to prevent further aggression.
- Venezuela requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council regarding U.S. military actions near its waters.
- The letter to the U.N. council accused the U.S. of attempting to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro and threatening Venezuela’s peace and stability.
- Venezuela expressed concerns of an 'armed attack' by the U.S. government in the near future.
- Ambassador Samuel Moncada stated that the U.S. aims to advance 'regime change' policies to control Venezuela's natural resources.
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Strikes on Venezuelan boats prompt rare UN meeting on the United States - West Hawaii Today
The United Nations Security Council convened a rare meeting focused on the United States on Friday to discuss the Trump administration’s recent military strikes on Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean and the risks these actions posed to regional stability.
The U.S. arbitrarily attacks suspected drug smugglers at sea. At least 21 people died, but Trump's actions could violate international law.
In early September Washington deployed warships off the coast of Venezuela, officially to fight against drug cartels. Their strikes have already killed more than 20 people.
Venezuela convened an emergency meeting of the Security Council to halt the escalation of US military activity in the Caribbean, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing the UN website. The UN is concerned about the escalating standoff between the United States and Venezuela following reports of an expanded US military presence off the coast of South America and calls on both sides to avoid any actions that could undermine stability in the region. This was …
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