Bogota, January 4 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain expressed their rejection of the military actions carried out unilaterally by the United States against Venezuela, according to a joint statement released in this capital.

The Foreign Ministry stated that the aforementioned countries considered that the actions done on the orders of President Donald Trump contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition of the use and threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

They also considered that these actions are an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security and endanger the civilian population.

The nations emphasized that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively through peaceful means, through dialogue, negotiation, and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law.

Furthermore, they reaffirmed the character of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, built on mutual respect, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and non-intervention, and called for regional unity, beyond political differences, in the face of any action that jeopardizes regional stability.

They also urged the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the member states of the relevant multilateral mechanisms to use their good offices to contribute to de-escalating tensions and preserving regional peace.

Finally, they expressed their concern regarding any attempt at governmental control, administration, or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources, which, they emphasized, is incompatible with international law and threatens the political, economic, and social stability of the region. jdt/oda/ifs

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