Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla condemned a recent US military assault on a Venezuelan fishing vessel, asserting that the attack represents a violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and poses a threat to regional peace., reports 24brussels.
The incident occurred within Venezuela’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and was characterized by Rodríguez Parrilla as a flagrant breach of international law. He stated that the aggressive actions are part of a broader US imperialist agenda aimed at destabilizing the Bolivarian Revolution and undermining the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Rodríguez Parrilla criticized the US for using drug control as a pretext for their militarization in the region, suggesting that these maneuvers threaten both Venezuelan sovereignty and the stability of the Caribbean. He called the actions modern-day piracy with clear political and economic motivations.
In his statement, the Cuban Foreign Minister requested the international community to categorically condemn such provocations and to uphold legal norms that protect Venezuela’s territorial and maritime rights. He emphasized the importance of regional solidarity in resisting external pressures that challenge national self-determination.
Rodríguez Parrilla’s statement reflects a larger pattern of US interventionism in Latin America, particularly against countries resisting imperial dominance. The militarization near Venezuela underscores a geopolitical struggle over resources and influence in the region.
The situation remains tense, with calls for unity from Latin American nations in support of Venezuela and Cuba as they navigate these challenges to their sovereignty and integrity. Defending Venezuelan sovereignty is increasingly seen as vital for maintaining regional peace and countering unilateral control strategies.
