U.S. military forces in Caribbean could spark conflict with incalculable consequences for regional peace.

On Thursday, Cuba called on the international community to prevent any form of military aggression against Venezuela, warning that such a scenario could occur given the presence of U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters near the South American nation.

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Through its Foreign Ministry, the Cuban government issued the following statement:

“The Revolutionary Government denounces the escalation of actions by the U.S. government aimed at justifying a military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

The accumulation and increase of military assets and personnel in the Caribbean Sea, the use of force to attack civilian vessels and kill their crews, and the unjustified interception and detention of a ship in violation of international norms confirm the hostile and irresponsible nature of the ongoing operation.

Added to this is the dissemination of psychological warfare messages by the U.S. government in an effort to legitimize these actions before public opinion, under the crude pretext that Venezuela represents a threat to U.S. national security and the well-being of its citizens.

The U.S. secretary of state, allied members of Congress and the Senate—also responsible for the current genocidal escalation in Gaza—are attempting to impose their interests in Venezuela by force, which is unjustifiable and dangerous. The true objective of these actions is to seize Venezuela’s oil and resources.

Cuba has repeatedly warned that the recent deployment of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean constitutes a provocation and seeks to trigger a military conflict that would force Venezuela to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

A direct military aggression against Venezuela would have incalculable consequences for the peace, stability and security of Our America.

No government can be allowed to resort to the threat or use of force in contravention of the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.

It is urgent to separate lies from reality. Cuba urges international mobilization to prevent aggression and preserve Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace proclaimed by their heads of state and government.”

teleSUR/ JF

Source: Minrex

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