Colombia has issued a firm diplomatic declaration reaffirming its commitment to international principles and opposing foreign intervention in Venezuela’s affairs. During a press conference, a senior Colombian official articulated the nation’s position that any resolution to the Venezuelan situation must emerge exclusively through peaceful dialogue and the autonomous will of its citizens, without external pressure.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs presented a critical analysis of the regional instability, attributing its primary cause to economic interests centered on natural resource acquisition. The official specifically identified the United States’ fossil fuel economy as a driving force behind interventionist policies that violate fundamental international norms.
Foreign Minister Villavicencio articulated that Washington’s pursuit of energy resources has repeatedly crossed established red lines in international relations, particularly regarding respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The minister referenced historical patterns of US interventionism targeting resource-rich nations to meet economic demands.
This stance forms the foundation of Colombia’s diplomatic rejection of any external interests that seek to compromise the sovereignty of nations in their management and control of natural resources. The South American nation emphasized its unwavering defense of established diplomatic mechanisms designed to preserve peace and security throughout the region.
Colombia reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Latin America as a Zone of Peace, advocating for solutions that prioritize dialogue over coercion and respect the self-determination of all nations in the region.