The excessive and aggressive US military presence in the region constitutes a threat to Latin America and the Caribbean as a whole.
Driven by the Secretary of State, the primary and immediate goal is the violent overthrow of the Venezuelan government through the use of U.S. military force, a highly dangerous and irresponsible action with unpredictable and incalculable consequences.
Given the degree of threat, this constitutes a violation of International Law and the Charter of the United Nations.
A military escalation could constitute a major international crime.
This aggression responds to a warmongering objective that is not shared by the majority of the people of the United States.
If war breaks out, where will the Secretary of State be? Does anyone really think he'll accompany young soldiers to risk their lives in a battle that isn't theirs? Someone should ask him if he ever served in the military.
The pretext of combating illegal drug trafficking is an unsustainable lie.
Such a concentration of naval assets, so large and sophisticated, with such a volume and destructive firepower, is not deployed to combat criminal organizations.
The US government could cause an incalculable number of deaths and create a scenario of violence and instability in the hemisphere that would be unimaginable.
The threat of war does not solve any of the internal political and economic problems of the United States; it diminishes the possibilities of a constructive and understanding relationship in the region, while demonstrating to new generations the old distrust of the Latin American and Caribbean peoples regarding the ambitions of the powerful neighbor to the North.
Cuba denounces this military escalation in the strongest possible terms and reaffirms its full support for Venezuela.
We also appeal to the common sense, solidarity, spirit of peace and ethics of the international community.
We appeal to the people of the United States to stop this madness.
(Cubaminrex)