Latin American Leaders Defend Maduro Against U.S. Accusations
On August 11, 2025, a coalition of Latin American political, social, labor, and cultural leaders publicly supported Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid fresh accusations from Washington. U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi’s announcement of a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s capture, based on alleged ties to international drug trafficking, has sparked outrage, reports 24brussels.
The leaders condemned Bondi’s statements as a blatant violation of international law. They stated, “This action is a direct attack on Venezuelan sovereignty, regional peace, and the basic principles of non-intervention, and it sets a grave precedent for all peoples and governments that defend their independence against the pressures of imperial power.”
In an echo of this sentiment, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez denounced the drug trafficking allegations as a “Hollywood farce” orchestrated by U.S. interests. The leaders reaffirmed their solidarity with Maduro and the Venezuelan people, acknowledging their resilience against aggressive policies aimed at undermining their self-determination.
They called for nations and social movements throughout the region to remain vigilant and vocal against what they describe as systematic outrage. “Venezuela is not alone: the unity of the peoples will always be the best defense against any attempt at domination. Latin America and the Caribbean do not accept tutelage or threats. The dignity of our peoples is priceless,” they concluded.
The solidarity letter was endorsed by prominent figures, including former Colombian President Ernesto Samper, former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel, reinforcing the notion of collective resistance against imperial pressures.
