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Venezuela Warns US Actions Risk Humanitarian Crisis

12/24/2025

Summary

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Venezuela's United Nations ambassador Samuel Moncada told the Security Council that United States military actions and a naval blockade aim to dominate Latin America.
Moncada cited United States seizures of oil tankers and air strikes that critics say caused over 100 deaths.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warns that intervention could trigger a humanitarian crisis.

History

Historical Context

In 1965, the United States intervened in the Dominican Republic, deploying over 20,000 troops to prevent a perceived communist takeover amid civil unrest. This action marked a shift from the previous Good Neighbor policy, reflecting U.S. concerns over leftist movements in Latin America. The intervention fostered long-term distrust among Latin American nations towards U.S. foreign policy, a sentiment echoed by contemporary leaders like Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Venezuela's United Nations ambassador Samuel Moncada told the Security Council that United States military actions and a naval blockade aim to dominate Latin America.
Moncada cited United States seizures of oil tankers and air strikes that critics say caused over 100 deaths.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warns that intervention could trigger a humanitarian crisis.

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