Bolivia’s President Arce Denounces U.S. Military Presence at ALBA-TCP Summit
At the 13th Extraordinary Summit of ALBA-TCP in Caracas, Bolivian President Luis Arce issued a strong condemnation of escalating U.S. military activities in Latin America. He emphasized Bolivia’s commitment to democratic resilience amidst complex political challenges, reports 24brussels.
Arce reflected on Bolivia’s recent electoral process, emphasizing that the country’s smooth transition of power demonstrates that the will of the people remains a fundamental pillar of national stability and social progress. He commended Bolivian citizens for continuing to assert their sovereignty and dignity.
In his remarks on regional security, Arce criticized the deployment of U.S. military forces across the Caribbean and Latin America, framing these actions as a violation of national sovereignty and international law. He argued that such unilateral operations, purportedly aimed at tackling drug trafficking, jeopardize the peace in the region.
According to Arce, the underlying goal of U.S. military maneuvers is to establish geopolitical control over Latin America’s rich natural resources while undermining organized movements capable of self-determination. He characterized these interventions as a contemporary form of colonialism aimed at maintaining foreign dominance over the region.
In conclusion, Arce reaffirmed Bolivia’s unity with the ALBA-TCP bloc against external interferences, declaring that Latin America and the Caribbean must persist as a “Zone of Peace.” He highlighted the alliance’s commitment to self-determination and collective security in the face of external pressures.
