Chilean communists warn against US intervention in the Caribbean

The Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) warned of the escalating US military presence in the Caribbean and the alarming possibility of an intervention in Venezuelan territory. The statement was issued from Santiago on December 21.

In a statement issued on December 21 from Santiago, the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) expressed concern over the intensification of the US military presence in the Caribbean region. Chilean communists highlighted the imminent risk of a direct intervention in Venezuela, which they view as a threat to regional sovereignty. This warning comes amid geopolitical tensions in Latin America, where the PCCh has consistently criticized Washington's interventionist policies. The declaration emphasizes the need for solidarity among regional countries to counter such actions. No further details were provided on specific steps planned by the PCCh in response to this situation.

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Cuban Vice President Valdes Mesa speaking at CELAC-EU summit, warning about US militarization in the Caribbean.
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At the CELAC-EU summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa denounced the growing US military presence in the Caribbean. Lula specifically referred to the movement of US troops and ships in the region. Valdes Mesa stressed the need to preserve the area as a Zone of Peace, proclaimed in 2014.

The capture of Nicolás Maduro last Saturday has sparked an offensive in the Chilean Congress, where various political blocs are presenting resolution projects to stake out positions on the Venezuelan crisis. Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren appeared before parliamentary committees to outline the executive's stance, emphasizing principles of non-intervention. While the government condemns U.S. interference, the opposition seeks measures against criminal groups linked to the regime.

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A Cadem poll reveals that 51% of Chileans believe the main reason for the US intervention in Venezuela was to seize the country's oil and minerals, following Nicolás Maduro's capture on January 3. Additionally, 67% expect most Venezuelan migrants in Chile to return in the medium term, and 63% support the US military deployment.

In response to the U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores—drawing varied global reactions—Cuba has issued a forceful condemnation, labeling it a violation of international law, demanding immediate release, and reaffirming solidarity with Venezuela's government.

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Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero condemned via social media the attack by US forces on a Venezuelan oil tanker. The Venezuela-Cuba Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Movement also strongly rejected this act of aggression in the Caribbean Sea.

US forces raided Caracas early on Saturday, arresting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife before transferring them to New York to face charges. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the action seriously violates international law and called on the US to release them immediately.

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President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro continues a long tradition of U.S. involvement in the region, rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. This history includes both covert and overt actions aimed at protecting American interests and countering perceived threats like communism. While some interventions achieved short-term goals, many led to unintended consequences and mixed outcomes.

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