In an unprecedented show of regional solidarity, political leaders, jurists, and civil society representatives from across the Caribbean and Latin America have issued a forceful condemnation of United States military operations against Venezuela. The collective denunciation emerged from the inaugural Regional Conference: The Voices of the Caribbean in Defence of Venezuela and International Law, convened on January 21, 2026.
The landmark gathering assembled more than 180 delegates from over 20 nations, including Belize, Jamaica, Cuba, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. The conference centered on reaffirming Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace while opposing external interventions perceived as threats to regional sovereignty.
Participants attributed responsibility for a January 3, 2026 bombing incident in Venezuela to the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to conference statements, the military operation resulted in approximately 100 casualties and involved the extraordinary capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
Delegates unanimously endorsed the creation of a regional solidarity network and committed to pursuing coordinated legal and diplomatic initiatives aimed at influencing foreign policy across Caribbean states. The conference declaration emphasized that this gathering represents the commencement of sustained legal action, public advocacy, and international engagement to preserve regional unity and peace principles.
The joint statement concluded with a powerful affirmation: ‘The Caribbean stands together against external threats and for lasting peace,’ signaling a new chapter in regional cooperation and resistance to foreign intervention.