US Military Deployment in the Caribbean Sparks Outcry from Former Bolivian President
Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales has criticized the US military’s recent deployment in the Caribbean, asserting that it constitutes a “clear provocation that threatens peace and stability” in the region, reports 24brussels.
In a statement on his X account, Morales condemned the US actions as an interventionist operation falsely justified under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, arguing that it violates international law and undermines Venezuela’s sovereignty.
He described attempts to impose force and fear on “free peoples” of Latin America as “unacceptable” in the 21st century. Morales emphasized that no foreign power should dictate the destiny of Latin American nations, urging for self-determination and peace to prevail over outside interference.
Morales reiterated that the Bolivian people, alongside those of Latin America and the Caribbean, “and the peoples of the world” reject such an aggressive stance from the US.
Bolivian President Luis Arce also voiced strong condemnation on Wednesday regarding the US military presence, labeling the allegations from former President Donald Trump’s administration against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as “infamy.” He criticized the use of the fight against drugs as a tool for imperialist intervention in nations that do not align with US geopolitical interests.
Morales’s statements and Arce’s response underscore a tense geopolitical environment, with both leaders standing firmly against perceived external threats to their nation’s sovereignty.
As the situation evolves, further developments regarding the actions of the US military in the region are anticipated, given the heightened tensions and accusations surrounding drug trafficking and interventionist policies.
Source: EFE
