Mr. President,
Cuba rejects this hostile and interventionist exercise against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, a sister nation that has been systematically attacked.
The mechanism imposed upon Venezuela without its consent serves a political agenda that uses human rights as a pretext to interfere in its internal affairs.
The defense of Venezuela is not an issue exclusive to Venezuelans. It summons all of us who uphold the UN Charter and the cause of human rights.
Mr. President,
The Council cannot be an instrument of coercion and blackmail against the countries of the South. It cannot endorse the attacks on Venezuela’s institutional framework and sovereignty, as this would cause irreparable damage to the defence of human rights.
This body must demand the immediate cessation of unilateral coercive measures against the Venezuelan people, whom they intend to subdue by the cruellest means.
We reject the unprecedented invocation by the United States government of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, under false pretexts, in order to escalate its policy of hostility against the government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
It is our obligation to encourage respectful dialogue and genuine cooperation with Venezuela, in accordance with the principles of impartiality, non-politicization, and non-interference.
Calls to disregard the election results in Venezuela are irresponsible and disrespectful to the people’s will. Venezuelans have the right to defend their revolution and it is up to them alone to shape their future; no one else.
Cuba reiterates its strong support and solidarity with the legitimate government led by comrade Nicolás Maduro Moros and the civil-military union of the Bolivarian and Chavista people.
Thank you.