The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, held a telephone conversation this Tuesday with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to warn about the escalating threats against the country and their serious implications for regional peace and stability, the Venezuelan government reported in an official statement.

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During the exchange, the head of state denounced to the highest representative of the multilateral system the recent public statements made by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, disseminated through social media, in which he openly stated in a colonial manner that Venezuelan oil, natural resources, and territory “belonged” to Washington. Maduro emphasized that these statements constitute a direct threat to national sovereignty, international law, and peaceful coexistence among nations.

The Venezuelan president also warned that these claims were echoed by high-ranking US officials, including Stephen Miller, who asserted that the Venezuelan oil industry also belonged to the United States, which—according to Caracas—confirms the existence of a doctrine of plunder and neocolonial domination against Venezuela. In this regard, Maduro emphasized that such positions must be categorically rejected by the United Nations system.

In his dialogue with Guterres, the Venezuelan president described the political, diplomatic, and economic siege the country faces, as well as the intensification of a campaign of falsehoods, military threats, and acts of force, which has included acts of modern piracy, such as the attack on a ship transporting legitimately traded Venezuelan oil. The president characterized these actions as part of a “diplomacy of barbarism,” contrary to the principles of international law.

President Maduro reiterated Venezuela’s unwavering commitment to upholding a dignified diplomacy based on dialogue, international law, and peace, while reaffirming the Venezuelan state’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes and the defense of its sovereignty.

For his part, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, expressed his solidarity with the Venezuelan people, and stressed the need to avoid any escalation or confrontation, warning that an armed conflict in the region would be unjustified and would have serious consequences for the stability of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Guterres also reported that he will monitor the situation and that the issue will be addressed in the appropriate forums of the United Nations system, always prioritizing de-escalation, diplomacy, dialogue, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

The official statement, dated December 17, 2025, in Caracas, comes amid growing international tension, marked by threats of blockades, maritime interdiction, and economic pressure against Venezuela—actions that the Bolivarian Government considers a flagrant violation of international law and a direct risk to regional peace.

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