U.S. Destroyer Attacks Venezuelan Fishing Vessel, Escalating Regional Tensions
On September 14, 2025, the U.S. destroyer USS Jason Dunham engaged the Venezuelan fishing vessel ‘Carmen Rosa’ while it was operating within Venezuela’s Exclusive Economic Zone, raising significant concerns from regional allies, reports 24brussels.
The incident, which occurred 48 nautical miles northeast of La Blanquilla Island, has been condemned by the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP), describing the act as “irresponsible and provocative.” The alliance characterized the attack as a blatant violation of international law, posing threats to peace and security in the region.
In a statement, ALBA-TCP demanded strict adherence to international law as outlined in the United Nations Charter and underlined the importance of respecting Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The organization called for the United States to cease actions that could jeopardize regional stability.
ALBA-TCP reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace. The coalition urged the U.S. to cease military activities that could undermine security within the region and expressed solidarity with the crew of the ‘Carmen Rosa’. The alliance recognized the National Bolivarian Armed Forces for their vigilant response during the incident, underscoring their commitment to defending national sovereignty.
This occurrence exemplifies an increasing pattern of U.S. military provocations against Venezuela, which critics argue seek to destabilize the region and undermine its sovereignty. The timing of the statement coincides with declarations made during the XIII Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ALBA-TCP, where member countries unified in their rejection of U.S. military presence in Latin America and reiterated support for Venezuela’s constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro Moros.
ALBA-TCP, established in 2004, includes ten member nations: Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Lucia. This collective continues to advocate for regional solidarity in the face of perceived external threats.
