Venezuela praises the UN General Assembly’s adoption of December 4 as the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, highlighting the global fight against imperialist sanctions and their devastating impact on sovereignty and human rights.

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On June 16, 2025, Venezuela warmly celebrated the United Nations General Assembly’s overwhelming adoption of a resolution proclaiming December 4 as the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures. This milestone marks a significant victory for countries resisting imperialist economic warfare and sanctions that violate international law and human rights.

The resolution, presented by Venezuela with strong support from the Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter, underscores the ongoing struggle against coercive policies that undermine national sovereignty and international cooperation.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil emphasized that this achievement was made possible through the persistent leadership of President Nicolás Maduro and the solidarity of like-minded nations.

Unilateral Coercive Measures: A Violation of International Law and a Crime Against Humanity

The resolution places the debate on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures firmly on the international agenda. These measures, often in the form of economic sanctions and blockades, flagrantly violate the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law.

Minister Gil denounced these policies as not only illegal but as crimes against humanity that cause massive human rights violations, obstructing trade, investment, and international cooperation.

The text reads: Great day for Venezuela! The United Nations General Assembly today overwhelmingly adopted a resolution proclaiming December 4 as the “International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures.”
This resolution proposal, presented by Venezuela with the support, among others, of the Member States of the “Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter,” was approved thanks to constant work under the leadership of President Nicolás Maduro. With this adoption, the debate on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures, which constitute a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the fundamental principles of international law, is placed on the international agenda.

This proclamation resonates deeply with the Global South, where countries have long suffered from the devastating effects of unilateral sanctions imposed by imperialist powers.

Venezuela’s initiative reflects a broader movement demanding an end to economic aggression that disproportionately harms vulnerable populations, deepens inequality, and hinders sustainable development.

Venezuela’s celebration of the UN’s recognition of December 4 as the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures is a powerful affirmation of global resistance to imperialist economic domination.

It calls on the international community to uphold sovereignty, human rights, and justice by dismantling coercive policies that perpetuate suffering and inequality.

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