Venezuelan Leader Requests UN Action Against U.S. Military Presence
On August 29, 2025, Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to publicly address the U.S. military’s deployment in the Caribbean, which he asserts threatens Venezuela’s sovereignty and regional stability, reports 24brussels.
During the meeting, Moncada presented Guterres with a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, expressing grave concerns over what Maduro termed “unprecedented” U.S. aggression against Venezuela. He described a long-standing campaign of harassment perpetrated by the U.S. that includes unilateral sanctions, damaging propaganda, and marginalization of Venezuela’s legitimate authorities.
Maduro’s letter emphasized that the recent military buildup includes U.S. naval and air forces deployed near Venezuelan waters, with destroyers, a missile cruiser, and, for the first time, a nuclear submarine operating in the region. These developments mark a dangerous escalation that Maduro argues poses a significant risk to the stability of Latin America and the Caribbean.
In his correspondence, Maduro outlined that such actions represent a violation of various UN Charter principles, including the sovereign equality of states and non-intervention in domestic affairs. He indicated these military maneuvers contradict agreements aimed at maintaining a nuclear-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Venezuelan leader called on the UN to take a stronger stance against these provocations, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities and a respect for Venezuela’s territorial integrity. Maduro reiterated his commitment to international law and peaceful conflict resolution, appealing for protection from intrusive military policies that threaten global security.
The situation continues to develop, drawing attention not only from regional stakeholders but from the international community at large, as diplomatic channels strive to mitigate potential conflicts arising from the U.S. military presence in the area.
Furthermore, community leaders in Venezuela are rallying for peace, as illustrated by a recent gathering of the Christian Evangelical community in Caracas, who came together to pray for national sovereignty amid perceived threats from the U.S. government.
