At a recent Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meeting in New York, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil delivered a clear warning: the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean is putting the region's coveted 'zone of peace' status at risk. 🚨
Gil emphasized that any aggression against Venezuela wouldn't stay contained—it would ripple across neighboring countries and shake up the regional economy. 'Who could imagine that an attack on our country would not affect its neighbors or the regional economy?' he asked, underlining the stakes involved. 🌎
While asserting that Venezuela isn't looking for conflict, Gil accused certain political elements in Washington of promoting 'attempted military aggression.' He praised President Nicolas Maduro's decision to strengthen deterrent measures, aiming to keep tensions from spiraling out of control. 💪
In a fiery moment, Gil dismissed U.S. claims of Venezuelan involvement in drug trafficking as 'a great lie,' calling for honest dialogue over 'fake news' tactics. 📢
As tensions rise, it's like the latest plot twist in your favorite series: will the main characters dial back the drama, or is the sequel going to be even more intense? Stay tuned! 🎬
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Venezuelan FM warns U.S. military buildup threatens regional peace
cgtn.com
