Attacks on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, which have already left 64 people dead, are “unacceptable”, says Volker Türk
The Venezuelan president (PSUV, left) praised on Monday (3.Nov.2025) the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, for criticizing the United States’ air strikes against Venezuela.
According to , Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for Türk’s office, told journalists on Friday (Oct 31) that the UN considers US military attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea, which were allegedly transporting drugs, “unacceptable” and they must stop. It is the first conviction of this type by the organization, which also called for an investigation into the episodes.
During his program on Monday (3.nov), broadcast weekly on , Maduro praised the UN High Commissioner’s statement, stating that it was “welcome” e “a step forward for international law and regional stability”. According to the agency ReutersMaduro stated that the world needs a human rights chief who will oppose the crimes that threaten the Caribbean.
The Venezuelan president, in his weekly program, also mentioned Venezuela’s long military cooperation with Russia, describing it as calm, productive and with prospects for continuity.
The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, denounced on Saturday (Nov 1) the “excessive use of military force” by the US in the Caribbean Sea and reaffirmed its support for Venezuela. “Such actions violate both US domestic law and international law.”Zakharova said in a statement, according to .
According to the newspaper The Washington PostMaduro sent letters to the governments of Russia, China and Iran to ask for military, technical and financial help with the aim of strengthening Venezuela’s defense capacity.
Since September, the US has maintained regular offensives against vessels in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The actions, ordered by the US President (Republican Party), and the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, are justified as part of the fight against drug trafficking. According to the US government, the boats transport drugs from Venezuela and Colombia towards US territory. Venezuela claims the actions represent a threat to its sovereignty.
The North American was on Saturday (Nov 1), in the Pacific Ocean, and left 3 people dead. In total, there were 15 offensives, and 64 deaths.
In an interview with the program “60 Minutes”yes CBSTrump said he believes the Maduro government is . The US president also declared that he sees no risk of war in Venezuela.
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