Colombia reiterated its rejection of US intervention in Venezuela, but offered as a mediator to find solutions

The Government of Colombia reiterated its rejection of armed actions against Venezuela and warned about the risks that these represent for regional peace and security, after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the escalation of tension in the region.

Through a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned “the recent armed actions carried out against the territorial integrity and political autonomy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the sovereignty of States, international law and the peaceful resolution of controversies.

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The Chancellery stressed that Colombia maintains a firm position in defense of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charterin particular the prohibition of the use of force.

In that sense, he recalled that the historical experience of Latin America, declared a Zone of Peacedemonstrates that “no dispute can be legitimately resolved through unilateral actions.”

Diplomatic channels were activated

By instructions of the President Gustavo Petrothe Colombian Government immediately activated the corresponding diplomatic channels and called the multilateralism so that the situation is analyzed in the competent scenarios of the United Nationsgiven “the seriousness” of the events and the risks for the civilian population and regional stability.

As a preventive measure, the Executive reported that it ordered the deployment of the Public Force on the borderthe strengthening of the State’s assistance capacity in the event of an eventual increase in migratory flows and the activation of the Embassy and consulates of Colombia in Venezuela to provide assistance and protection to fellow citizens.

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Colombia offers mediation for a negotiated exit

In the same statement, the Foreign Ministry indicated that Colombia is willing to facilitate a diplomatic solution to the crisis that Venezuela is going through, through dialogue and international support.

“He Government of Colombia offers its mediating offices to help provide a diplomatic solution to the current crisis in the brother country,” indicated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while calling for the unity and solidarity of the Latin American people in the face of interference from foreign governments.

The President’s Government Gustavo Petro He reiterated his invitation to the Venezuelan people to resolve the situation through dialogue and pointed out the need for the United Nations Security Council know the situation, in compliance with its mandate to preserve international peace and security.

Finally, it was insisted that only through respect for international lawthe multilateral cooperation and the protection of human life and dignity It will be possible to avoid an escalation of unforeseeable consequences for Venezuela, Colombia and the entire Latin American and Caribbean region.