The military attack of USA against Venezuela marks a turning point in international policy towards Latin America. For the internationalist Ramiro Escobar, this action cannot be read as an isolated event. The specialist maintains that the intervention opens the door to new regional risk scenarios, in a context where Washington privileges the imposition of force over diplomatic dialogue.
“It would be naive to think that after this attack on Venezuela “The way is not being paved for other possible incursions into the region,” he declared for La República.
Escobar explained that, although Peru maintains stable relations with USAthe impact of what happened in Venezuela It is not limited to that country. The decision taken by the administration of donald trump It redefines the margins of action in the region and generates a precedent that could be replicated under certain political and strategic conditions.
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Since its analysis, the response of the Peruvian State has been cautious. The Foreign Ministry’s statement appealed to respect for international law, without a direct condemnation of the invasion. This position, according to Escobar, seeks to avoid bilateral tensions, although it does not eliminate the risks that arise in a scenario of greater global confrontation.
The internationalist also stressed that the foreign policy of USA goes through a different stage. The logic of containment and negotiation has given way to a strategy of direct pressure, with effects that can be felt in different countries. Latin Americaincluding Peru.
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The Port of Chancay and a new source of tension
One of the points that introduces the greatest concern is the Port of Chancay. Escobar warned that this strategic infrastructure is uncomfortable for USAdue to its link with Chinese investments and its importance in regional trade. In this context, Peru appears as an actor that could be indirectly involved in larger scale disputes.
“The port of Chancay is an uncomfortable facility for North Americans,” Escobar said. In his opinion, the new position of donald trumpbased on imposition and not consensus, increases the possibility of future pressures. This is not an immediate risk, but it is a scenario that should not be underestimated.
The specialist stressed that the Chinese presence in Latin America constitutes a central objective of US strategy. Although he ruled out a break in trade relations between Peru and China, he did warn that measures such as diplomatic pressures, economic conditions or even incentive proposals could appear, as long as the countries align with the position of USA.
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Elections in Peru under the influence of United States politics
Ramiro Escobar warned that the new scenario opened after the attack USA to Venezuela It will also have an impact on the political processes of Latin Americaincluding Peru. In this context, he maintained that the general elections scheduled for April will not be isolated from international pressure or from the strategy promoted donald trump in the region.
“We must keep in mind that here we are going to have elections in April and in those elections obviously the imprint, the influence of Trump, will be felt,” he commented.
