The Province of Buenos Aires condemns the military actions of the United States in Venezuela. This act constitutes a serious violation of the fundamental principles of International Law, disrupts regional stability, and sets a dangerous precedent.

These actions violate the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the OAS, disregard the principle of non-intervention, and contradict historical doctrines promoted by Argentina, such as the Drago Doctrine and the Calvo Doctrine.

Argentina has a long tradition of international dialogue and the defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity, the prohibition of the use of force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

The principles of defending peace, non-intervention, and sovereignty must take precedence over economic expediency.

“The U.S. attack on Venezuela is the most serious imperialist action we have ever experienced. Does anyone think Trump is concerned about democracy? He wants oil. And more than that: he uses Venezuela as a precedent for a new Monroe Doctrine that threatens all of Latin America. Not even during the Cold War was there a direct U.S. military action on our continent, especially involving the kidnapping of a head of state. This is a moment for Latin American unity in full support of the Venezuelan people and in rejection of the criminal government of Donald Trump!”