Five left-wing governments in Latin America—Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay—along with Spain, have issued a joint statement rejecting “any attempt to control” Venezuela, a day after a US-led military operation in the country.
The six governments expressed concern over regional stability following US airstrikes and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who were forcibly transferred to the United States and are expected to stand trial in New York on Monday on charges described as “narco-terrorism”.
In their statement, released by Colombia’s foreign ministry, the countries warned against any form of external control over Venezuela’s governance or resources.
“We express our concern regarding any attempt at governmental control, administration, or external ownership of Venezuela’s natural or strategic resources,” the statement said.
The reaction followed comments by US President Donald Trump on Saturday, in which he said Washington would allow American oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves. Venezuela holds approximately 17 per cent of the world’s proven crude oil reserves.
Trump also stated that the United States would “administer the country until we can move toward a safe, appropriate and prudent transition,” comments that drew immediate concern from regional governments and Madrid.
The statement reflects growing unease across Latin America and Europe about the implications of US military action in Venezuela and its potential impact on sovereignty, international law and regional stability.
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