On Monday at an emergency session of the UN Security Council, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Sun Lei, delivered a forceful statement condemning the United States for its recent military operation in Venezuela. He called the actions 'unilateral, illegal and bullying' and demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. 😡
On January 3, U.S. forces seized President Maduro and Flores and transported them to New York, where they now face federal charges related to drugs and weapons. This move has sent shockwaves through Latin America and beyond.
Sun Lei pointed out that governments and experts have long warned about the impact of U.S. sanctions, blockades, and threats on Venezuela’s stability. Despite these warnings, the United States pushed ahead, violating Venezuela’s sovereignty and breaching core principles of the UN Charter.
He stressed that the U.S. action undermines non-interference, sovereign equality, and the prohibition on the use of force—cornerstones of international law. 'No country has the right to be the world’s police or judge,' Sun said.
The deputy envoy warned that prioritizing military might over diplomacy risks fueling conflict and instability across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. 😟
China reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s sovereignty and the right of all regional countries to choose their own development path. Sun Lei also expressed China’s willingness to team up with regional partners and the broader international community to promote peace, fairness, and stability in the region.
Highlighting past U.S. interventions in the Americas, Sun recalled instances that led to prolonged conflict and humanitarian crises—reminding everyone that force alone rarely brings peace. 🕊️
As tensions rise, all eyes are on the UN Security Council to see if diplomacy can prevail over power politics. For many young observers across Latin America and beyond, this issue underscores the delicate balance between sovereignty and international action in today’s interconnected world. 🌍
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China condemns U.S. actions in Venezuela at UN Security Council
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